Organics

To yield the desired product, green waste and organic matter must be processed properly.

Materials such as mulch, compost, and playground chips each have very specific uses, but they all begin as organic matter. Each type of organic material must be managed and processed precisely to achieve the desired product. Astec’s organic material handling machines are engineered to  process green waste, agriculture, and nursery waste to yield the product that fits your application.

Organics Applications

Agriculture & Nursery

Processing nursery and agricultural waste with a horizontal grinder offers sustainable recycling solutions.

Compost

Compost is decomposed organic matter derived from either a single source material or blended for specific application performance. Materials can include garden debris, kitchen scraps, manure or yard and lawn waste.

Landscaping

Landscaping involves designing, installing and maintaining outdoor spaces with a focus on creating visually appealing and functional environments.

Mulch

Organic mulch is a product that can decompose, providing nutrients to the soil over time. It can be made from a variety of materials, typically organic, but not exclusively.

Organic Recycling

Green waste recycling is fresh or biodegradable waste material including grass, leaves, plants and tree trimmings that can be diverted from landfills for recycling. This method is best used to produce compost for use on gardens, lawns, erosion control projects and agricultural crops.

Playground Chips

Playground chips/mulch typically have a fibrous consistency, free of twigs, leaves and hazardous materials, no larger than two inches long and have the ability to drain water.