Upcycle Electromechanical Composting Machines

Food waste recycling on a large scale is possible with this range of electromechanical composting machines and food waste shredders

The Démeterra® range of composting solutions from Upcycle make it possible to dispose of vast amounts of food and bio waste on-site, cleanly, safely and economically. They are perfect for large businesses, councils or multi-occupancy residential buildings, capable of processing up to 1,200 tonnes of food waste a year.

UpCycle are a company based in France who design and build a range of products for collecting and processing food waste and bio waste into compost. In 2014 they introduced a range of large scale electro-mechanical composters, designed for large scale food waste processing. The Démeterra® range composts from 25 kg to 350 kg of bio-waste per day. These 3 new generation composters are the result of years of experience in micro-industrial composting and are intended to make on-site composting simple and accessible.

What is an electromechanical composter?

The process is very similar to the Ridan Pro in that powerful blades turn and aerate the bio waste mixture. The difference with an electro-machanical composter is that it requires electrical power to turn the mechanism due to the weight of large quantities of food waste.

With a cubic external shape, it is actually a tank equipped with blades which is hidden under the structure. Every 2 hours, the blades mix the material and ensure its oxygenation so as to optimize the work of the bacteria naturally present in the bio-waste. Airflow is constantly controlled to create the perfect environment for bacteria and insulated walls ensures the contents remain warm.

An electromechanical composter is actually a thermophilic bacteria reactor which yields greater results than traditional cold composting. Result: the process is 32 times faster than a “cold” composter, like the one you may have at the bottom of your garden.

This efficiency allows it to accommodate any type of bio-waste and the controlled air flow makes the problem of odors easy to manage.

In the case of our new generation composters, we wanted to make them smart: They are capable of weighing the waste which in turn controls the amount and frequency of mixing. Various auto programmes are available for different situations. Acceleration to absorb peaks, Holidays to slow them down, Hygiene+ for sensitive waste. Everything can be modified on site, but also remotely, thanks to a web platform made available to our customers.

The range of Démeterra composters combine the advantage of on-site, local composting reducing the need for transport, with the quality and effectiveness of industrial scale composting.

What types of bio-waste can be put in new generation composters?

All organic waste from the kitchen, including meat, fish [1] , small bones, seafood, citrus fruits, eggshells

All shredded green waste, faded flowers

Kraft packaging, shredded cardboard

Compostable packaging with the “Home Compost” and “Ok Compost” label if you have a shredder

From bio-waste to compost in 15 days

Food and bio-waste is added with a equal amount of wood chip

The material is aerated and mixed

As the friendly bacteria multiplies, the mixture heats to temperatures around > 60°

All pest-free and odor-free!

After 15 days, the material comes out, it is fresh compost and NF 44 051 standard

The compost is matured for 8 weeks outside the machine before being returned to the ground

Designed for 15 years

Démeterra Composters are designed to be easily repairable. The main parts – tanks, shafts, motors, chassis – are designed for a lifespan of more than 15 years. The other blocks can be easily updated or replaced in the event of failure. We have always favoured quality over price, because these machines are made to be used every day for a long time and that is what makes them so efficient ecologically!

Range

Démeterra® 70 electromechanical composter

Démeterra® 160 electromechanical composter

Démeterra® 330 electromechanical composter