[USCC] Pelletizing equipment for compost

[Ken Powell]

In Kansas we have had a couple of attempts at pelletizing compost.  The Kansas Livestock Association did a trial about 3 or 4 years ago.  Since it was to be a private undertaking they did not share any information on the results of the composting operation.  

R-W Milling Company in Wamego, Kansas has been working off and on to make pelletizing of yard waste compost work and have has some success with their alfalfa pelletizing equipment.  The problems they described were getting a consistent product, no contamination, too much moisture, trash and other materials, and getting a large enough quantity.  You might want to contact them at:

Chris or Norman Hupe
Old Hwy. 24, Box 263
Wamego, KS  66547
785-456-9344

Hopefully they would be willing to share their experiences to help with your project.

Ken Powell
Environmental Scientist
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320
Topeka, KS  66618
Phone  785-296-1121  Fax  785-296-1592
email  kpowell at kdheks.gov
web  www.kdheks.gov/waste
 
Please note my new e-mail address is kpowell at kdheks.gov


-----Original Message-----
From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Tamara Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:38 AM
To: 'Compost Discussion List'
Subject: [USCC] Pelletizing equipment for compost

Greetings Composters,

	I am looking for information about pelletizing compost and/or
biosolids to reach additional markets, for ease of spreading, and for
storage.  Does anyone know who makes equipment for such a  purpose and any
information about how well it works?  I'd also love to find out if anyone
you know of is doing that.

Thank you!

Tamara Thomas, P.E.
Terre-SourceLLC
Helping Compost Happen!
360-336-3536 Office
360-336-3530 FAX
425-844-6068 Field


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