Composting

Analyses, testing and feasibility for your projects

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APESA supports composting project leaders with technical and practical solutions for sizing and feasibility studies.
We offer several modes of intervention: analyses & testing, studies and R&D.

Our analyses and tests on the Composting theme

We have a range dedicated to composting: analyses, testing, advice and expertise, a unique experimental platform, and knowledge of biological processes.

1

Characterization of materials and mixtures to be composted

APESA offers specific analyses to characterize waste intended for composting.

2

Optimizing the compostability of materials

APESA supports you in studying and optimizing your composting project by carrying out composting tests as a service, from laboratory scale to semi-industrial scale.

We can simulate composting steps to:
- Test the compostability of a biomass or mixtures,
- Optimize composting sizing and operation (duration, mixing, turning, aeration, watering, odour treatment),
- Test the impact of additives,
- Produce a representative compost for analyses.

3

Agronomic valorization of composts

APESA offers facilities dedicated to analysing your composts:

R&D on the Composting theme

APESA offers several research areas related to composting.

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Our equipment

70 laboratory-scale composting reactors (3 L)

20 reactors from 60 to 200 L

Windrow composting from 6 to 30 m³

Possibility of windrow simulation with aeration (from 1 m³), electromechanical composters

Specific analyses

Who is this service for?

You are an operator and want to optimize the operation of your composting process

You are developing a local composting stream for biowaste

You are developing composting valorization for a new waste stream and want to anticipate its operation

Frequently asked questions

Technical and practical support for the feasibility and sizing of composting projects.

Local authorities, companies, farmers and project leaders.

An assessment of a material’s or mixture’s ability to be composted effectively.

Yes: aeration, watering, turning and composting duration.

Yes, according to NF U 44-051 or NF U 44-095 standards.

Would you like to discuss our composting-related offers?

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