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A practical guide for hotels, housing societies, institutions, commercial kitchens and facility teams that are considering on-site processing of biodegradable food and wet waste.
What is an OWC Machine?
What is an OWC Machine?
An Organic Waste Converter (OWC) is a machine used to mechanically process biodegradable food and wet waste. It helps reduce and process organic waste generated at places such as kitchens, hotels, societies and institutions. The machine-processing stage is separate from any further stabilisation or curing needed for the processed organic material.
SIMPLE OWC PROCESS
SIMPLE OWC PROCESS
How Does an OWC System Work?
How Does an OWC System Work?
1. Food / Wet Waste
1. Food / Wet Waste
Collect biodegradable food and kitchen waste generated during daily operations.
2. Segregation
2. Segregation
Remove unwanted materials such as plastic, metal, glass and other non-organic items.
3. Size Reduction / Processing
3. Size Reduction / Processing
Organic waste is mechanically processed to make it more suitable for the next stage.
4. Machine Cycle
4. Machine Cycle
The material goes through the machine's intended processing cycle according to the equipment and operating method.
5. Stabilisation / Curing
5. Stabilisation / Curing
Where applicable, the processed material may require further stabilisation or curing before final use.
Important: Machine processing should not automatically be treated as instant production of finished, usable compost.
WHAT TYPE OF WASTE CAN BE PROCESSED?
WHAT TYPE OF WASTE CAN BE PROCESSED?
Typical Organic Waste
Typical Organic Waste
OWC systems are generally considered for biodegradable waste such as:
Cooked food waste
Vegetable waste
Fruit waste
Kitchen preparation waste
Other biodegradable organic waste
What Should Be Kept Separate?
What Should Be Kept Separate?
Good segregation is important before processing. Materials such as plastic, metal and glass should normally be removed from the organic waste stream.
Other unsuitable or non-biodegradable materials should also be separated according to the site's waste-management process.
Suggested visual: Two-column visual showing:
Organic Waste | Keep Separate
Food waste | Plastic
Vegetable waste | Metal
Fruit waste | Glass
Kitchen waste | Other non-organic materials
WHERE ARE OWC MACHINES USED?
WHERE ARE OWC MACHINES USED?
Common Applications
Common Applications
Hotels
Hotels
For managing food and kitchen waste generated from restaurants, kitchens and food-service areas.
Housing Societies
Housing Societies
For communities generating regular wet waste from multiple residential households.
Institutions
Institutions
For campuses, schools and other facilities with recurring food and organic waste.
Commercial Kitchens
Commercial Kitchens
For restaurants, cafeterias, canteens and large food-preparation facilities.
Corporate / Industrial Facilities
Corporate / Industrial Facilities
For sites with staff kitchens, cafeterias or other regular sources of biodegradable organic waste.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT MACHINE
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT MACHINE
Start With Your Actual Daily Waste Quantity
Start With Your Actual Daily Waste Quantity
Capacity selection should begin with the actual amount of wet waste generated each day.
A higher-capacity machine is not automatically the better choice. The equipment should be considered according to the site's waste quantity, operating conditions and intended process.
Key Factors to Check
Key Factors to Check
1. Daily Quantity
Estimate the normal amount of biodegradable waste generated each day.
2. Type of Waste
Check what types of food and organic waste are actually being generated.
3. Available Operating Hours
Consider when the equipment can realistically be operated during the day.
4. Available Space
Check the space available for equipment operation, material handling and related activities.
5. Electrical Availability
Confirm that the site has suitable electrical arrangements for the selected equipment.
6. Required Process
Understand what the machine is designed to do and whether further stabilisation or curing is required.
Useful resource: Compare published COMPOSTO OWC capacities
Planning to Process Food & Wet Waste?
Planning to Process Food & Wet Waste?
Start by understanding your daily waste quantity and site requirements. Then compare equipment capacities and processing approaches before making a purchase decision.
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