Ecodrum Composts Swine And Poultry Quick

2014 - Volume #38, Issue #4, Page #33

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The Ecodrum composter from Tri-Form Poly is designed to break down swine and poultry carcasses fast and completely. The active air exhaust system provides optimum conditions to ensure compost exceeds the 131°F EPA minimum for pathogen reduction.
  "We looked at possible markets, such as food waste and manure, but decided to focus on the livestock industry," says Tim Epp, Tri-Form Poly. "We felt they needed the environmental technology Ecodrum could provide."
  The Ecodrum features a molded, non-corrosive, polyethylene barrel. No metal contact with composted material ensures longer working life. Powered rollers run the length of the drum, easing stress on the drum compared to systems using a chain drive at one end. The design draws air through the composter with every turn. Polyethylene foam insulates the Ecodrum.
  The Ecodrum is set to rotate 3 to 4 times a day; however, rotations can be added manually or automatically. Product claims include reduced energy compared to incineration or bin compost systems. The rotating unit also requires about half the shavings or other bulking material compared to a bin composting system.
  "Each day material can be added, and each day finished material (soil amendment) is kicked out at the other end,” says Epp. “Our design provides a higher core temperature (131 to 160°F) than other systems."
  No preprocessing is needed. Units vary in size with the model 260 designed to handle up to 300 lbs. per day. The 660 has a daily capacity of 950 lbs. Epp suggests that the 260 would be ideal for a smaller poultry or farrow to finish operation. Suggested retail price for the 260 is about $32,000. Complete composting takes from 4 to 14 days depending on the material being composted.
  "A key feature of the Ecodrum design is that it is expandable," says Epp. "If you buy one today that fits your size operation, you can add to it later if you increase your operation. You don't have to replace it with a larger unit."
  Tri-Form Poly doesn't sell the Ecodrum directly. Various regional dealers throughout North America handle sales.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tri-Form Poly, Inc.,  P.O. Box 299,  Pembina, N. Dak.  58271 (ph 204 746-6401; www.ecodrumcomposter.com).

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Ecodrum Composts Swine And Poultry Quick HOG EQUIPMENT & IDEAS The Ecodrum composter from Tri-Form Poly is designed to break down swine and poultry carcasses fast and completely The active air exhaust system provides optimum conditions to ensure compost exceeds the 131°F EPA minimum for pathogen reduction We looked at possible markets such as food waste and manure but decided to focus on the livestock industry says Tim Epp Tri-Form Poly We felt they needed the environmental technology Ecodrum could provide The Ecodrum features a molded non-corrosive polyethylene barrel No metal contact with composted material ensures longer working life Powered rollers run the length of the drum easing stress on the drum compared to systems using a chain drive at one end The design draws air through the composter with every turn Polyethylene foam insulates the Ecodrum The Ecodrum is set to rotate 3 to 4 times a day; however rotations can be added manually or automatically Product claims include reduced energy compared to incineration or bin compost systems The rotating unit also requires about half the shavings or other bulking material compared to a bin composting system Each day material can be added and each day finished material soil amendment is kicked out at the other end ” says Epp “Our design provides a higher core temperature 131 to 160°F than other systems No preprocessing is needed Units vary in size with the model 260 designed to handle up to 300 lbs per day The 660 has a daily capacity of 950 lbs Epp suggests that the 260 would be ideal for a smaller poultry or farrow to finish operation Suggested retail price for the 260 is about $32 000 Complete composting takes from 4 to 14 days depending on the material being composted A key feature of the Ecodrum design is that it is expandable says Epp If you buy one today that fits your size operation you can add to it later if you increase your operation You don t have to replace it with a larger unit Tri-Form Poly doesn t sell the Ecodrum directly Various regional dealers throughout North America handle sales Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Tri-Form Poly Inc   P O Box 299   Pembina N Dak  58271 ph 204 746-6401; www ecodrumcomposter com

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