Batch Composting

1. Feedstock Grinding and Loading: An organic “recipe” (for example, a mixture of septage and wood chips) is ground together and loaded into the intermodal CompTainer via conveyor or small front end loader. This is the most important step in the CCS process establishing porosity, nutrient balance, moisture content, and material size simultaneously.
2. Active Composting: Fully loaded CompTainers are moved to their respective locations and connected via camlock to a controlled reversing aeration system called WebMACS. WebMACS regulates airflow within the CompTainers, optimizing decomposition and controlling emissions. Temperature data is logged and broadcast to WebMACS online portal, giving users control and access to data anywhere within the connected landscape.
3. Unloading and Curing: Once the active composting cycle is complete (approximately 14-28 days), CompTainers can be loaded onto a rolloff truck or straddle lift and dumped for curing and sale. At this stage there should be no residual waste and the material should have a pleasant odor with black or dark brown color. This compost can be used immediately as a cover mulch or can be cured in a pile for 30-60 days before being used as a soil amendment.

The fully enclosed IM-CCS is perfect for facilities handling odorous or pathogenic feedstocks such as:

• Food Waste 
• Septage or Biosolids 
• Food Processing Waste 
• Fish Waste 

The Intermodal modular design also makes it a wonderful product for clients operating unique facilities that are:

• Moving waste long distances to and from their facility
• Composting in discrete controlled batches
• Taking a phased approach to facility design
• Operating outside of North America (Reduced freight cost)

BENEFITS

The IM-CCS is the most cost effective in-vessel composting system on the market today, allowing users to create beautiful compost from challenging feedstocks:

• Low Cost - Upcycling a shipping container allows us to bring you the most inexpensive in-vessel composting system at an even lower price!
• Odor and Leachate control - Repurposed intermodal shipping containers enable efficient aerobic composting, complete odor control, and leachate containment at a fraction of the price.
• Advanced Controls - GMT’s WebMACS gives the user precise temperature and aeration control as well as live data logging anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
• Flexible Design - Each Intermodal CompTainer can be loaded onto a rolloff truck or straddle lift, enabling efficient materials handling and offsite mixing or curing.
• Modular Design - Intermodal CompTainers can easily be added in parallel or stacked to meet growing demand.
• Multiple Loading Options - The robust Intermodal CompTainer can be loaded with a small bobcat style loader or conveyor system.
• Durability/Reliability – With hundreds of CompTainer’s sold throughout the world, the CCS has demonstrated its capabilities and reliability over time.

ADD ONS

• CompLoader: The gas powered and highly mobile Comploader is the most effective way to load feedstocks into a vessel. The mobile undercarriage allows operators to efficiently position the attached conveyor appropriately within the vessel. The built in flail at the end of the conveyor further blends feedstocks and distributes them throughout the container, improving porosity and creating beautiful finished products.
• Bobcat or Small Loader: The robust interior of the Intermodal CompTainers is designed to handle a small front end loader. This style of loading is recommended for smaller facilities or those that may not have the capital to purchase a conveyor system. 
• Mixer or Grinder: To optimize the composting process feedstocks must be fluffed, homogenized, and ground before they begin active composting. Through nearly 30 years of composting, GMT can help you find the best mixing system for your needs.

Intermodal CompTainer Specifications

Aeration and Control System Specifications