What Amendments for Composting Would You Use?

Here at XACT Systems, we are regularly asked about amendments for composting organic waste.  Will I need them?  What will I use?  How much will I use?  You get the picture.

The short answer is…it depends (not useful information).  The long answer is that amendments are required when the C:N ratio of the waste itself is not close to the ideal ratio of 25:1.  When this is the case, which amendment to use and how much is calculated using the C:N ratio of the amendment in conjunction with that of the waste.   The website of Cornell University Composting website is an excellent resource in general and specifically has an index of a multitude of amendments and their typical characteristics (originally developed by the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Services ).  Or save yourself some time, and let me send you this Table as a PDF.

Just as important from a business stand point, the amendment you most want to use is the one where it costs you nothing to obtain it, or better yet, one that you are being paid to dispose of for a 3rd party.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your particular composting challenges and how the in-vessel rotating BioReactor by XACT can serve your purposes.  XACT Systems is dedicated to helping you acheive a SUCCESSFUL trouble-free, neighborhood-friendly composting process.

Many thanks.  D

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XACT Systems and Intecnial of Brazil Form Strategic Partnership

XACT Systems is honored to announce that it has been selected by Intecnial S.A. of Erechim, Brazil to become a new strategic partner in its commitment to providing economically viable solutions for organic waste management.  Intecnial S.A. is a diverse company with expertise and a proven track record in mechanical manufacturing and assembly to electrical manufacturing and assembly. Intecnial’s professional team of 2500 serves a multitude of industrial and agricultural sectors including renewable energy.

The BioReactor by XACT will allow Intecnial to offer a sustainable solution to its clients who face the tremendous challenges of better solid organic waste management.  The in-vessel rotating drum technology converts massive amounts of solid organic waste into quality compost within 4 to 7 days.  Whether the organic waste comes from poultry farms, commercial processors, or municipalities, the BioReactor rapidly processes the material with little or no odor using very low horse power.  Intecnial is confident that the robust design and engineering of the BioReactor composting system will enhance and add to their vision of being a part of the global “Going Green” initiative!

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Filed under: News — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — doreen on July 28, 2010

Rotating Drum Composting Technology is the Silver Lining!

Waste handling companies, landfills, and waste haulers looking for strategies to help them define their future success, need to look no further than XACT’s rotating drum composting technology. This progressive composting technology can help the solid waste industry adapt to and take advantage of the regulations requiring organics diversion from landfills that are popping up like dandelions all over the country. Some see these reg’s as the proverbial Black Cloud, but the in-vessel BioReactor is the Silver Lining. The BioReactor by XACT can allow you to capitalize BIG TIME by converting the solid organic waste into very good compost, in very short order, on very little land.  Consider this opportunity and you will be able to define your companies future as S-U-C-C-E-S-S!

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XACT Systems Has a New Website & New Video

Check out the new website with the new video of the XACT BioReactor for making compost from waste.  Please feel free to contact us and ask for the full length video to show your colleagues and/or boss.  It could be the best move you make for the success of your company and you!

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