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	~~Statuatory~~ Guidance for composting in enclosed systems can be found here<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-3-composting-in-closed-systems-waste-recovery-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=618bb190-6c9e-4843-a360-4d5e968b093b&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.3: composting in closed systems - waste recovery operation]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-4-composting-in-closed-systems-installations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c6574f4-5d76-4d13-b25d-e5a8b337325a&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.4: composting in closed systems - installations]</ref>		Statutory Guidance for composting in enclosed systems can be found here<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-3-composting-in-closed-systems-waste-recovery-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=618bb190-6c9e-4843-a360-4d5e968b093b&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.3: composting in closed systems - waste recovery operation]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-4-composting-in-closed-systems-installations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c6574f4-5d76-4d13-b25d-e5a8b337325a&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.4: composting in closed systems - installations]</ref>
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			Statuatory Guidance for composting in enclosed systems can be found here<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-3-composting-in-closed-systems-waste-recovery-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=618bb190-6c9e-4843-a360-4d5e968b093b&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.3: composting in closed systems - waste recovery operation]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-4-composting-in-closed-systems-installations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c6574f4-5d76-4d13-b25d-e5a8b337325a&utm_content=daily SR2021 No.4: composting in closed systems - installations]</ref>
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	[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]		[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]
	~~'''~~In-vessel ~~composting~~ (IVC)~~'''~~ is a means of treating [[Food Waste]] and [[Green Waste]] in an enclosed environment which has accurate temperature control and monitoring<ref name="ivc">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/what-vessel-composting</ref>. IVC uses naturally occurring microbes which feed on organic material and require oxygen. IVC is therefore a form of [[Aerobic Digestion]] and where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], it must comply with the [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011]] requirements.		[[In-vessel Composting]] ([[IVC]]) is a means of treating [[Food Waste]] and [[Green Waste]] in an enclosed environment which has accurate temperature control and monitoring<ref name="ivc">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/what-vessel-composting</ref>. IVC uses naturally occurring microbes which feed on organic material and require oxygen. IVC is therefore a form of [[Aerobic Digestion]] and where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], it must comply with the [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011]] requirements.

	[[File:Invessel composting pic - tunnels.png\|300px\|left\|In-vessel composting plant (tunnel type) showing ventilation fans - source Hytech-Water Ltd]]		[[File:Invessel composting pic - tunnels.png\|300px\|left\|In-vessel composting plant (tunnel type) showing ventilation fans - source Hytech-Water Ltd]]

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	==Types of Systems==		==Types of Systems==
	In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems typically ~~from~~ 20,000 to 40,000 tonnes per year ~~in size~~ for the larger systems (pictures run top left to right) ~~including~~:		In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems, which typically process 20,000 to 40,000 tonnes per year for the larger systems, including (pictures run top left to right):

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	==Stages of an IVC<ref name="ivc" />==		==Stages of an IVC<ref name="ivc" />==
			For the process to produce a soil conditioner to be used by farmers and others it must meet [[End of Waste Criteria]] and, in the majority of the UK, this is demonstrated by meeting the [[PAS100\|Quality Protocol]] for compost and the associated Quality Standard [[PAS100]].
	===Stage 1:===		===Stage 1:===
	The [[Food Waste]] which has either been collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.		The [[Food Waste]] which has either been collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.
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	Screening usually takes place pre or post maturation, to produce a range of product grades suitable for various end uses such as soil conditioning<ref name="ivc2" />.		Screening usually takes place pre or post maturation, to produce a range of product grades suitable for various end uses such as soil conditioning<ref name="ivc2" />.
	The resulting product to come out of the process is a compost/soil improvement material~~. Provided it meets the required Quality Standard [[PAS100]] the compost can be used by farmers and others as a soil conditioner and is considered to have met an [[End of Waste Criteria]]~~.		The resulting product to come out of the process is a compost/soil improvement material.

	==References==		==References==
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	==Types of Systems==		==Types of Systems==
	In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems (pictures run top left to right) including:		In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems typically from 20,000 to 40,000 tonnes per year in size for the larger systems (pictures run top left to right) including:

	*Containers		*Containers

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	===Stage 1:===		===Stage 1:===
	The [[Food Waste]] is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] ~~are~~ is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.		The [[Food Waste]] which has either been collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.

	The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].		The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].

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	===Stage 1:===		===Stage 1:===
	The [[Food Waste]]is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] are is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.		The [[Food Waste]] is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] are is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.

	The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].		The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].

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	===Stage 1:===		===Stage 1:===
	The [[Food Waste]]is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] ~~and~~ is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.		The [[Food Waste]]is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] are is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.

	The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].		The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].

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	*IVC can reach '''higher temperatures that can be more accurately controlled''' than in [[Windrow Composting\|Open Air Windrow Composting]]- which results in the destruction of potentially harmful bacteria found in meat or other [[Food Waste]] which may have come in contact with meat<ref name="ivc2">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/In-vessel%20composting%20factsheet.pdf</ref>.		*IVC can reach '''higher temperatures that can be more accurately controlled''' than in [[Windrow Composting\|Open Air Windrow Composting]]- which results in the destruction of potentially harmful bacteria found in meat or other [[Food Waste]] which may have come in contact with meat<ref name="ivc2">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/In-vessel%20composting%20factsheet.pdf</ref>.
	*IVC occurs in a '''sealed unit rather than in the open'''. This means that materials can reach and consistently maintain high temperatures for the required minimum period of time and keeps the material away from outside influences such as weather and wildlife and ~~complioes~~ with the management requirements of [[Animal By-product Material]].<ref name="ivc2" />		*IVC occurs in a '''sealed unit rather than in the open'''. This means that materials can reach and consistently maintain high temperatures for the required minimum period of time and keeps the material away from outside influences such as weather and wildlife and complies with the management requirements of [[Animal By-product Material]].<ref name="ivc2" />

	==Types of Systems==		==Types of Systems==
	In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems (pictures run top left to right) including:		In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems (pictures run top left to right) including:

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	[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]		[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]
	In-vessel composting is a means of treating ~~food~~ and ~~garden waste~~ in an enclosed environment which has accurate temperature control and monitoring<ref name="ivc">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/what-vessel-composting</ref>. IVC uses naturally occurring microbes which feed on organic material and require oxygen. IVC is a form of [[Aerobic Digestion]] and where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], it must comply with the [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011]] requirements.		'''In-vessel composting (IVC)''' is a means of treating [[Food Waste]] and [[Green Waste]] in an enclosed environment which has accurate temperature control and monitoring<ref name="ivc">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/what-vessel-composting</ref>. IVC uses naturally occurring microbes which feed on organic material and require oxygen. IVC is therefore a form of [[Aerobic Digestion]] and where the process utilises [[Animal By-product Material]], it must comply with the [[Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2011]] requirements.

	==~~Introduction~~==		[[File:Invessel composting pic - tunnels.png\|300px\|left\|In-vessel composting plant (tunnel type) showing ventilation fans - source Hytech-Water Ltd]]
	[[In-vessel ~~Composting~~]] can occur in a variety of systems including:		==Overview==
			The development of IVC facilities in the UK was primarily driven from the early 2000's by the collection of mixed [[Food Waste]] and [[Green Waste]] - driven by legislation to remove [[Biodegradable Municipal Waste]] from [[landfill]] and a need to comply with the [[treatment]] requirements that were implemented as a result of the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_United_Kingdom_foot-and-mouth_outbreak Wikipedia Entry for Foot and Mouth Outbreak in UK]</ref> (the processing requirements are summarised in WikiWaste in the page [[Animal By-product Material]]).

			There are two key differences between IVC and [[Windrow Composting\|Open Air Windrow Composting]]:

			*IVC can reach '''higher temperatures that can be more accurately controlled''' than in [[Windrow Composting\|Open Air Windrow Composting]]- which results in the destruction of potentially harmful bacteria found in meat or other [[Food Waste]] which may have come in contact with meat<ref name="ivc2">ttps://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/In-vessel%20composting%20factsheet.pdf</ref>.
			*IVC occurs in a '''sealed unit rather than in the open'''. This means that materials can reach and consistently maintain high temperatures for the required minimum period of time and keeps the material away from outside influences such as weather and wildlife and complioes with the management requirements of [[Animal By-product Material]].<ref name="ivc2" />
			==Types of Systems==
			In-vessel Composting can occur in a variety of systems (pictures run top left to right) including:

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	~~There are several differences between IVC and~~ [[~~Windrow Composting~~\|~~Open Air Windrow Composting~~]]:		{\| class="wikitable"
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	*IVC ~~can accept food waste as well as garden waste~~. ~~The higher temperatures reached in~~ IVC ~~kills potentially harmful bacteria found in meat or other food waste which may have come in contact with meat<ref name="ivc2">ttps~~:~~//www~~.~~zerowastescotland~~.~~org~~.~~uk/sites/default/files/~~In-vessel~~%20composting%20factsheet~~.~~pdf</ref>~~.		\|[[File:Container composting pic.jpg\|300px\|left\|Container composting system source green mountain technologies]] \|\|[[File:Silo IVC pic.jpg\|300px\|left\|Silo type IVC system by VCU composting source Tong Recycling]] \|\| [[File:IVC agitated bay pic.jpg\|300px\|left\|IVC Agitated bay system source expo21XX.com]]
	*IVC occurs in a sealed unit rather than in the open. This means that materials can reach and consistently maintain high temperatures for the required minimum period of time and keeps the material away from outside influences such as weather and wildlife.<ref name="ivc2" />		\|-
			\|[[File:Invessel composting pic - tunnels.png\|300px\|left\|In-vessel composting plant (tunnel type) showing ventilation fans - source Hytech-Water Ltd]] \|\|[[File:Rotating drum composting pic.jpg\|300px\|left\|Rotating Drum Composting Unit source pinterest]] \|\| [[File:IVC Compost all pic.jpg\|300px\|left\|IVC hall type system source Rubb Buildings]]
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	==Stages of an IVC<ref name="ivc" />==		==Stages of an IVC<ref name="ivc" />==

	===Stage 1:===		===Stage 1:===
	The ~~food waste~~ either collected separately or with ~~garden waste~~ is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size [[~~Homogeneous~~ Waste]]. From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.		The [[Food Waste]]is either collected separately or with [[Green Waste]] and is delivered to an enclosed reception area. Any contamination such as plastic bags, bits of metal etc are removed and the remaining material is shredded to a uniform size and consistency ([[Green Waste]] may be added to ensure the mixture has a structure to allow air to pass through the material during the treatment process). From there it is loaded into a first ‘barrier’ which will be a bay/tunnel etc depending on the system used. All the material delivered to a facility, plus the first barrier stage, is considered a ‘dirty area’ under [[ABPR]]. The regulations ensure that strict procedures are in place to prevent cross-contamination of ‘clean areas’ (where product is processed and stored) from ‘dirty areas’.

	he composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing ~~ABP material~~.		The composting process is kick-started by naturally occurring micro-organisms already in the waste. They break down the material, releasing the nutrients and in doing so they increase the temperature to the 60-70ºC needed to kill pathogens and weed seeds, and meet the regulations for processing [[Animal By-product Material]].

	===Stage 2:===		===Stage 2:===
			Stage two normally lasts between seven days and three weeks. The material is transferred to the second ‘barrier’, where the composting process continues.
	Stage two normally lasts between seven days and three weeks. The material is transferred to the second ‘barrier’, where the composting process continues.
	Processing in two stages ensures that all parts of the composting mass reaches the required temperature. The oxygen level, moisture and temperature are carefully monitored and controlled during both composting stages to ensure the material is fully sanitised.		Processing in two stages ensures that all parts of the composting mass reaches the required temperature. The oxygen level, moisture and temperature are carefully monitored and controlled during both composting stages to ensure the material is fully sanitised.

	===Stage 3:===		===Stage 3:===
			Once the sanitisation process is complete the compost is left to mature in an open windrow or an enclosed area for approximately 10-14 weeks to ensure stabilisation, often termed 'maturation'.

	~~Once the sanitisation process is complete the compost is left to mature in an open windrow or an enclosed area for approximately 10-14 weeks to ensure stabilisation.~~		===Screening:===

	===Screening===

	Screening usually takes place pre or post maturation, to produce a range of product grades suitable for various end uses such as soil conditioning<ref name="ivc2" />.		Screening usually takes place pre or post maturation, to produce a range of product grades suitable for various end uses such as soil conditioning<ref name="ivc2" />.
			The resulting product to come out of the process is a compost/soil improvement material. Provided it meets the required Quality Standard [[PAS100]] the compost can be used by farmers and others as a soil conditioner and is considered to have met an [[End of Waste Criteria]].
	The resulting product to come out of the process is compost. Provided it meets the required Quality Standard [[PAS100]] the compost can be used by farmers as a soil conditioner.

	==References==		==References==
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