In Vessel composting plant; a case study

at Manchester city
What Happens to Our Food And Garden Recycling?

Prepared by: Endashaw Workie

 IVC is a system which harnesses the natural composting process,
to recycle organic waste into a quality compost product,
 whichcan then used in horticulture and agriculture as a soil
improver.
How will IVC work across Manchester?
 The facilities in Manchester will take only household collected food
and garden waste.
 It produces 120,000 Tonnes of Compost from 175,000 Tonnes of G
& FW.
 This IVC uses a natural composting method for organic waste
that comprises a number of stages:
Mp_maxa + Cook at 65oC
for 8 hrs
100xs/xs+Xa
• Pre-preparation - the removal of unsuitable materials
• Shredding the waste
• In-Vessel Composting
• Maturation; and
• Product screening and storage prior to dispatch.
 Pre-preparation
Contaminants such as plastic and metals are removed.
 Shredding
The waste is shredded to ensure the mixture has the right proportions of food
and garden waste. Air is pumped in to aid aerobic decomposition.  
A loader shovel is used to move the organic waste onto a conveyor belt.
Each day the silos (composting cages) are topped up with new organic waste
by the conveyor.
 In-Vessel Composting
Across the next 10 to 14 days the organic waste works its way down the
silos.
It is required to reach a minimum of 65 Celsius around day four to
destroy all the harmful bacteria, weed seeds, and to accelerate the
composting process.
The temperature inside the cages is carefully monitored and recorded.
 Maturation

The compost is taken into the maturation hall to mature for six weeks.

 Quality Control
The product is then screened to remove any impurities and stored prior to
dispatch. Rigorous sampling and testing procedures are conducted  including
certification to BSI PAS100 and the Compost Quality Protocol..

The compost product from the IVCs is then blended, matured and bagged at a
separate compost processing facility and sold it.
Revive Compost  is available for residents to buy directly from one of their
weighbridge facilities in Greater Manchester.
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