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Initial cost for a food composter
The general cost of a food composting system with capacity range of 75-100kg/day is around HK$230,000-
HK$270,000.
Read more at:
Non-exhaustive list of local suppliers of electric composters
The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Environmental Protection Department.
(2013). Hong Kong waste reduction. Non-exhaustive list of local suppliers of electric composters.
Retrieved 8 April 2013, from
Waste disposal
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Mixing
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Fermentation/decomposing
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Compost generation/water discharge
Figure 149 Flow chart of a food composter
B. How does a food composter work?
Recyclable food waste
Non-recyclable food waste
• Vegetables
• Meat
• Flour
• Rice & noodles
• Bread
• Egg shells
• Tea bags
• Paper towels
• Plastic products
• Disposable utensils
• Foam polystyrene containers
• Aluminium foil containers
• Paper tray liners
• Cups & lids
7.3.3 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of waste treatment and composting
strategies at shopping malls and shop spaces. The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
A. Examples of the recyclables and non-recyclables
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Operation maintenance and management
7.3
Waste treatment and composting strategies
Figure 150 Food waste decomposer in Olympian City, West Kowloon
(Source: Sino Group)
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