FAQ
1. ✍ What is organic waste / wet garbage?

Items that originate from nature and can decompose are classified as wet garbage. Examples include kitchen waste and garden waste.


2. ✍ What is organic waste composter?

A composter is a machine designed for the treatment and recycling of organic waste or wet garbage. It is a self-contained system that utilizes microorganisms to perform composting under controlled conditions. An organic waste converter minimizes the carbon footprint, preventing polluting emissions and producing a valuable end product: organic fertilizer.


3. ✍ What can I put into the machine?

The general guideline is: any item that humans can eat, whether raw or cooked, can be placed into the machine. This process prevents polluting emissions and produces a useful end product—organic fertilizer.


4. ✍ Can I put meat and dairy products into the machine?

Yes, the machine includes a hyalinization function that heats the unit to at least 70°C (160°F) for 60 minutes, effectively eliminating 97.3-99.9% of harmful pathogens and bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. Once this process is complete, the compost is safe to use as fertilizer.


5. ✍ What cannot be put into the machine?

Non-organic items, such as plastic, glass, and metal products, should not be placed into the machine. Doing so can cause damage and lead to malfunction.


6. ✍ Can I put bones into the machine?

Small bones, such as those from chicken and fish, can be placed into the machine. However, large bones from swine, lamb shanks, or cows are not recommended.


7. ✍ Can I put seafood shells into the machine?

Only soft seafood shells, such as shrimp or prawn shells, can be placed into the machine. Lobster, crab, mussel, or clam shells should not be added, as their high calcium content prevents them from breaking down and may potentially damage the machine.


8. ✍ Can I put yard trimmings into the machine?

The machines can handle small amounts of yard trimmings like grass and leaves. However, adding plant roots is not recommended, as they can wrap around the machine's axis and blades.


9. ✍ Do I ever have to replenish the bacteria culture?

Yes, it is recommended to replenish the microbes annually to maintain their effectiveness.


10. ✍ How often can I put food waste into the machine?

Adding food waste once a day is recommended for optimal operation, allowing 24 hours before adding more waste.


11. ✍ What happens if some non-biodegradable items like plastic bags enter the machine?

Small quantities of non-biodegradable materials do not affect the machine's biological processes, but they occupy valuable space and should be avoided. These materials can be removed through observation windows, if provided, or will be expelled with the compost from the machine's outlet.


12. ✍ What happens if the machine is overloaded?

The TMK Composter can handle up to 20% excess material. However, overloading it beyond this capacity may result in incomplete composting and produce foul odors.


13. ✍ Can the output be used immediately?

The output can be used immediately, though a further curing period of 2 to 4 weeks is recommended for best results.


14. ✍ How can I make organic compost from biodegradable waste?

Using an organic waste composting machine is the best option for on-site composting. The machine employs an aerobic decomposing process that is odor-free and pathogen-free, producing manure that can be used as fertilizer.


15. ✍ What is the best way to oxidize organic waste?

Aerobic decomposition is the most effective method for oxidizing organic waste. This process uses aerobic microorganisms that require oxygen and release heat. Thermophilic bacteria (e.g., Bacillus species) in a closed vessel with a blower can mature the organic waste efficiently.


16. ✍ What is the per-day processing capacity of the machine?

The processing capacity depends on the model. For example, the TMK-500 can process 500 kg of organic waste per day.


17. ✍ Does the TMK composter emit harmful gases?

No, the machine uses aerobic digestion, involving continuous air intake and outlet, preventing the release of harmful gases.


18. ✍ What can go into the TMK Composter?

Accepted items: Food waste, fish, fish bones, meat, meat bones, poultry, poultry bones, vegetables, fruits, fruit and vegetable peels, pasta, rice, bread, pastry, eggshells, manure, feces, yard waste, and trimmings from cattle, horses, and dogs. Avoid: Plastics, metal objects, construction waste, textiles, wood, wooden objects, and coconut shells.


19. ✍ Can the organic fertilizer be used directly in gardens or fields?

Yes, it can be used directly, but it should be mixed with soil in a 10:1 ratio


20. ✍ Does the machine need to run 24 hours a day?

Yes, the machine should be connected 24 hours a day. It consumes power for 8 to 11 hours, depending on the waste's humidity content, while the air supply blower and electronic circuit operate continuously.


21. ✍ What quantity of compost is produced daily?

Approximately 10% to 15% of the organic waste input is converted to compost.


22. ✍ What happens to the odor?

The odor is managed by the Deodorization System included with the machine.


23. ✍ Does the composter require a skilled operator?

No, the machine is fully automatic, and a garbage collector can easily operate it by opening the lid and adding segregated waste.


24. ✍ What is the warranty for the machine?

A 12-month warranty is provided for manufacturing defects.


25. ✍ What can I do with the organic fertilizer?

Use it as a soil nutrient in on-site gardens. Sell it to fertilizer companies or on e-commerce sites like Amazon, potentially fetching USD 20/kg or more. Donate it to nearby nurseries or farmers. Local government bodies might collect the compost, depending on your location.


26. ✍ How often does the machine need to be emptied?

When used at full capacity, compost typically needs to be offloaded once a week.


27. ✍ Are the microbes harmful to humans or animals?

No, the proprietary microbes used in the TMK composter are active only at high temperatures (55°C or higher) and require oxygen, posing no threat to humans.


28. ✍ Does the machine produce any harmful discharge or gas?

No, TMK composters mimic natural composting processes using proprietary bacteria, without producing harmful gases or grey water discharge.


29. ✍ How are TMK composters different from food waste dehydrators?

Food waste dehydrators require sewer hookups, while TMK composters do not. Dehydrators produce dried food waste not recommended for soil amendment, whereas TMK composters produce nutrient-rich compost suitable for gardens.


30. ✍ How are TMK composters different from food waste digesters?

Food waste digesters need a water supply and drainage hookup, resulting in grey water effluent requiring further treatment. TMK composters do not need water hookups and produce nutrient-rich compost for garden use.