Composting with Creeks Food Composter – How does it Work?

Simple and Practical

 

It is simple and practical because the most unpleasant fraction of the waste stream – the food waste, is being dealt with hygienically daily. You empty your food waste into Creeks Composter every day. The average process time inside the machine is 21-24 hours. The aeration and turning are done automatically, meaning the natural decomposition process works perfectly from start to finish. The finished compost is automatically fed into a bag or bin ready to be mixed with soil or put on maturation bay. The composting process takes place in an in-vessel composting unit so there are no unpleasant odours on-site. Our customers have high demands for an economical and functional handling of food waste. We have vast experience from our many installations and can make sure that the whole chain, from food waste to compost, works as smoothly and simply as possible.

How does Creeks food composter work? 

 

So, how does composting work exactly? Well, composting requires the following:

 

• Organic waste (e.g., leaves, grass, fruits, veg, woody materials, etc.).
• Soil – for a source of organisms.
• Water.
• Air – for a source of oxygen. 

During the composting process, microorganisms that grow in the soil begin to eat away at the organic waste and break it down. This produces a bi-product that is fibre-rich, containing carbon, and inorganic nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. 

 

The microorganisms break the material down through a process called aerobic respiration and as such, require the oxygen that is introduced into the compost pile. 

 

Additionally, the microorganisms require water to thrive and multiply. During the respiration process, the microorganisms then emit carbon dioxide and heat. Typical temperatures in compost piles reach as high as 100 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (38 to 66 C).

 

When the compost pile is turned and watered regularly, the composting process can speed up significantly, such as in an electric composting machine. 

 

For the most efficient composting process, the following must be present: 

 

• Enough air
• Ample water 
• A healthy balance of carbon and nitrogen 
• Small portion sizes (you must break down the organic matter as much as possible before putting it into the composting pile)
• Adequate soil.