New Organics Sorting Machine

3 August 2023

A new impressive piece of equipment which will play a vital role in council’s organics processing system is now onsite in Batlow where staff have been learning how to use it.

The Trommel Screen efficiently separates soil, sand, gravel, stones, green waste, wood chips, compost, recycled materials, and glass.

The curved cylinder screen spins to sort through the material. As it rotates, wet materials tumble around, while air is added to make the soil and mulch lighter and drier working to achieve the highest quality product.

Different screen sizes will be used to produce various end product consistencies from finer soil to chunky bark.

The machine can process 50m3/hour which is equivalent to around three full FOGO collection truck loads, plus, it runs on electricity and will be solar-powered when moved to its final home at the new Gilmore FOGO facility.