Scalable Capacities – From 5MT/day to 25MT/day, customized to your needs.
.Mixed Waste Processing Solutions (5MT/day to 25MT/day)
Transforming Waste into Value
We offer cutting-edge Mixed Waste Processing Plants designed to handle 5 to 25 metric tons per day (MT/day). Our automated systems efficiently segregate, process, and convert waste into reusable resources, ensuring sustainability, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
Proven Technology – Successfully implemented in smart cities & industries.
- Kwik composter does not require the input waste to be 100% segregated, small amount of inorganic waste can be ingested by the machine.
How KWIK Composter’s In-Vessel Technology Works for Municipalities
1️⃣ Smart Input System
♻ Food waste goes in—straight from markets, hotels, and bulk generators. No pre-treatment, no hassles.
♻ Bulking agents like sawdust & compost culture are added to kickstart the process.
2️⃣ Precision-Controlled Processing
🌀 Automated mixing, aeration & temperature control – No manual turning required.
🔥 Thermophilic bacterial action ensures rapid breakdown at 55–65°C – Pathogens destroyed, compost enriched.
3️⃣ High-Quality Compost Output
✔ Rich, ready-to-use compost in just 10–14 days.
✔ No methane emissions, no unprocessed residue – just pure organic goodness.
Composting and biogas plants both offer sustainable waste management solutions, but composting has several advantages over biogas plants depending on the context. Here’s why composting can be considered better in many cases:
1. Simpler and More Cost-Effective
- Composting requires minimal infrastructure, making it easy to implement at a household or community level.
- Biogas plants require high initial investment and regular maintenance, making them less accessible for individuals and small-scale operations.
2. Produces Nutrient-Rich Organic Fertilizer
- Composting results in humus-rich compost that improves soil fertility and promotes plant growth.
- Biogas plants leave behind digestate, which can still be used as fertilizer but may require further processing.
3. Lower Maintenance and Operation Requirements
- Composting is a passive process that mostly requires turning the pile and managing moisture.
- Biogas plants need careful monitoring of temperature, pH levels, and gas leaks, requiring technical knowledge.
4. No Risk of Methane Leakage
- Composting primarily produces carbon dioxide, which is less potent than methane in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Biogas plants produce methane, which, if leaked, is 25 times more potent than CO₂ as a greenhouse gas.
5. More Suitable for a Wider Range of Organic Waste
- Composting can handle a broader variety of organic waste, including garden waste, paper, and food scraps.
- Biogas plants work best with specific waste types like manure, food waste, and wastewater sludge.
6. Does Not Require Energy Inputs
- Composting is a natural decomposition process that requires no external energy.
- Biogas plants need consistent anaerobic conditions and may require heating in colder climates, increasing energy use.
7. More Scalable and Accessible
- Composting can be done on a small scale (home compost bins) or a large scale (municipal composting facilities).
- Biogas plants typically require larger setups, making them less feasible for small households.
| or | Composting | Biogas | Why Composting is Better |
|---|
| Cost | Low initial investment and minimal maintenance. | High setup and maintenance costs. | More accessible for households and small communities. |
| Process Simplicity | Simple process, requires basic knowledge. | Requires technical expertise to operate and maintain. | Easier for individuals and small-scale users. |
| End Product | Produces nutrient-rich compost that enhances soil health. | Produces digestate, which may require further treatment before use. | Compost directly benefits agriculture and gardening. |
| Waste Type | Accepts a wider range of organic waste, including garden and food waste. | Works best with high-moisture waste like manure and food scraps. | More flexible for different types of organic waste. |
| Energy Requirement | No external energy needed. | May require heating and constant monitoring. | More sustainable with no additional energy demand. |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Low emissions (mainly CO₂, which is less harmful than methane). | Risk of methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. | Reduces climate impact and carbon footprint. |
| Odor Management | Odors are manageable with proper aeration and balance. | Can produce strong odors if not well-maintained. | Easier to control smells with basic composting methods. |
| Space Requirement | Can be done in small areas (backyard, community gardens). | Requires a digester, which takes up more space. | More adaptable to urban and small-space settings. |
| Scalability | Easily scaled from household to municipal level. | Best suited for medium to large-scale setups. | More accessible for individuals and small groups. |
| Maintenance | Requires occasional turning and moisture control. | Needs careful monitoring of gas production, pH, and temperature. | Less time-consuming and requires less expertise. |
| Safety | No risk of gas leaks or explosions. | Methane is flammable and requires careful handling. | Safer and easier to manage in residential areas. |
Government Compliance – Aligned with SWM Rules 2016 & CPCB norms.
Kwik Composter is designed with energy-efficient features, it uses fraction of the power compared to heater-based machines.
- Environmentally conscious design aligns with sustainability goals.
Turnkey Solutions – From installation to O&M support.
Process Flow
🔹 Waste Intake → Mixed waste collection & pre-sorting
🔹 Size Reduction → Shredding for uniform processing
🔹 Segregation → Automated/manual sorting of recyclables, RDF, and organic matter
🔹 Organic Processing → Composting or biofuel conversion
🔹 Final Recovery → Recyclables sent for reuse, rejects for safe disposal
KWIK Composter: The In-Vessel Composting Solution Built for Your City
Designed by Earth Care Equipments – Trusted by Municipalities for Over Two Decades, If Your City Generates 5MT+ of Organic Waste Daily, You Need More Than Just a Machine. You Need a Proven System.
Municipal solid waste management is a challenge no city can ignore. Transporting food waste to landfills is expensive, unsustainable, and an open invitation to greenhouse gas emissions.
Biogas plants – Tends to be complicated and less maintainable over the years.
Open composting – Slow, smelly, and land-intensive.
So, what’s the answer? A system that works efficiently, every single day, without the headaches of manual intervention or massive operational costs.
That’s where KWIK Composter by Earth Care Equipments stands apart.
Why KWIK Composter? It’s Not Just Another Machine – It’s a Municipal Waste Solution That Works.
Unlike generic composters, the KWIK Composter is designed specifically for high-volume, municipal-scale waste processing. This is not an experiment—it’s a field-tested, government-approved, and industry-leading in-vessel composting solution.
Here’s what makes it different:
✅ Not a Machine, But a System – KWIK Composter is not just metal and motors. It’s a complete waste-to-compost transformation system that has been optimized over 20 years for efficiency, reliability, and ease of use.
✅ Designed for 24/7 Municipal Operations – Cities don’t stop, and neither should their waste management. KWIK Composter runs continuously, handling bulk food waste with no clogging, no downtime, and no surprises.
✅ Compost in Just 10–14 Days – Forget the long, tedious 45-day composting cycles of traditional methods. Our in-vessel system accelerates the breakdown process using thermophilic bacteria and controlled aeration, producing rich, pathogen-free compost in just two weeks.
✅ Odor-Free & Hygienic – No open piles, no foul smells, no rodent problems. The fully enclosed in-vessel system ensures a clean, controlled environment with zero leachate issues.
In-vessel composting and landfills are two vastly different waste management methods. In-vessel composting is an advanced, controlled process for organic waste decomposition, while landfills are sites for waste disposal with limited degradation. Here’s a detailed comparison:
| Factor | In-Vessel Composting | Landfills |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Organic waste is decomposed inside a controlled, enclosed system (e.g., drums, tunnels, or containers). | Waste is dumped in large designated areas, often covered with soil or synthetic layers. |
| Waste Type | Primarily organic waste (food scraps, garden waste, manure, etc.). | Mixed waste, including organic, plastic, metals, and hazardous materials. |
| Environmental Impact | Reduces methane emissions, produces nutrient-rich compost. | Emits methane (a potent greenhouse gas), causes leachate pollution, and contributes to land degradation. |
| Time Required | Faster decomposition (weeks to a few months). | Decomposition can take decades or even centuries. |
| Odor Control | Controlled through aeration, biofilters, and enclosed systems. | Uncontrolled; landfills often emit strong odors due to rotting waste. |
| Land Requirement | Requires minimal space as it is a contained system. | Requires vast land areas, which become unusable after landfill closure. |
| End Product | Produces compost, which enriches soil and supports plant growth. | Produces landfill gas (methane) and leachate, which need further treatment. |
| Sustainability | Sustainable, supports circular economy and soil health. | Unsustainable, contributes to long-term environmental pollution. |
| Scalability | Can be scaled for small communities or large municipal operations. | Large-scale waste disposal, but not a sustainable long-term solution. |
| Cost | Higher initial investment but lower long-term costs due to compost benefits. | Initially cheaper, but long-term costs include environmental remediation and land management. |
Why use composters? What is the problem that they solve?
KWIK Composter can be used any place where there is more than 25kgs of food waste to be processed. Typical installations of composters can be done in landfills, industrial canteens, housing communities, hotels, malls, hospitals, educational institutions.
- When you compost, you not only reduce the burden on a landfill but also improve soil to grow better food
- Composting will also prevent production of harmful GHG emissions (greenhouse gases).
- City waste composting would generate employment in urban areas and enhance the livelihoods of waste managers.
- Reduce Waste transport Costs
- Create revenue from selling of City compost. Environmentally sustainable cycle.
- Being eligible for Sustainable Development Goals.
- Being eligible to earn credits for LEED,BREEAM and Green Buildings