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1. food waste digester The bacteria in the product are safe and naturally occurring classed as Hazard Group 1 they could boost the population of good bacteria in the system for beneficial effects further downstream The formulation begins the breakdown of Fats Oils amp Grease FOGs to help minimise the chance of blockages further down the drain Fluid replacement approx every 30 days Annual top up of wood chip required One year warranty for parts amp labour SPECIFICATIONS CE certified Stainless steel external panels Mounted on height adjustable legs Supplied with starter bioenzymatic fluid pack approx 3 month supply subsequent fluid boxes enzyme replacement are sold separately as master boxes of 3x 5 Litre packs Supplied with first year s supply of wood chips Locking service access panels to the front where electronics and enzyme replacement box are situated Left panel is key locked for easy access to fluid boxes Right panel uses a service lock to restrict access to the electronics Moulded MDPE top is impact resistant with inset access lid for food waste insertion The lid locks down when fluid box is empty There are also visual and audible indicators to notify of replacement box requirement Lid will also lock if machine is overloaded to ensure correct usage Unit requires 5 amp supply with 15mm 1 2 in BSP hot warm water feed 42mm 1 1 2 in drain2. Fewer waste collections cost less amp reduce trucks on roads improves carbon footprint Future Proofs against increasing collection charges ME ce Comuitted to environmentally responsible solutions 7 uniess otherwise E 3 users 2 No respa desgns and specticalions of tha prod n prepared as ity and saleby of the st y 0 Product Overview Waste 0 Model W20 180 PRODUCT INFORMATION _ Digests up to 180kgs of food waste over the course of 24 hrs no organic solids to manage Maximum performance and machine capacity is dependent on food temperature schedule of filling and types of food The resulting grey water effluent is safe for drains and sewer systems Only insert soft organic bio degradable food such as raw amp cooked meat fish vegetables fruit pasta noodles bread rice etc and avoid heavily fibrous materials like vegetable amp fruit husks raw dough etc These foods will require conventional disposal See User s Manual for details For optimal performance do not over fill It is recommended to top up food waste up to 45kgs over a 6 hour period The 45kgs is a guideline Avoid putting in frozen or cold food waste Keep food waste at room temperature for optimal performance Do not subject machine or fluid to low temperatures Care must be taken to provide adequate cover and protection from temperatures lower than 5 C
3. carry food waste through the kitchen to the bin area improving hygiene and saving money Less food waste to landfill 2 Fewer trucks on the road Labour amp money saving Eco friendly amp responsible Waste eciaims water from food waste approximately 70 of food waste is water which can be safely returned io the water treatment plants meaning the water is not lost to landfill or incineration Manufactured in Miltori Ke all components are sourced locally ensuring the supply chain is short and quickly available delivering the additional benefit of Waste 0 having a low carbon footprint Water from food waste totally reclaimed Manufactured locally to improve supply chain amp reduce carbon footprint Food waste separation encourages better waste stream management amp recycling gt Uses existing drain infrastructure taking lorries off the road Green environmentally sound solution Low energy amp operational requirements 1 2 In BSP warm water connection 50 C 1 1 2 In waste amp power connection Ensure connection is to foul water drain isolator Emergency Fluid boxes are simple to replace 1095 mm wide e Compact hygienic easy to use on site solution All solids reduced grey water Safe for drains using existing infrastructure Reduces odour and vermin problems Encourages recycling
4. into the machine is it safe to fish it out by hand Yes There is a paddle mechanism inside the machine that slowly rotates to stir the food waste but this automatically stops as soon as the machine lid is opened Rubber gloves should always be worn when retrieving anything from inside the machine How much organic food waste can put in the machine Operators can continually top up the machine with food waste up to 45kgs at any one time A general rule of thumb is to fill up to the axle Much like the human digestive system the machine gradually processes the food Trying to put too much food waste into the machine at one time will overload the machine and slow the process Note Excessive overloading will cause the machine to shut down The machine can process a maximum of 180kgs of organic food waste over a 24 hour period What if my operation has a period of the day when a significant amount of organic food waste is produced lunchtime for example This is very common and is easily overcome by scheduling the loads of food waste put into the machine Food waste in excess of what the machine can process at any one time should be stored ready to be put into the machine later in the day once the machine has had a chance to process what it already holds If the Waste20 control panel s amber WAIT light is on the machine has sensed that it is working at full capacity Note that the Waste20 lid will automatically lock while th
5. to do so Are you content for the Scottish Government to contact you again in the future in relation to this consultation response Yes No Please return this information form with your comments by 28 February 2011 Your comments with this form may be sent by post e mail or fax to Postal address Zero Waste Delivery Team Scottish Government Area 1 H Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ E mail EQCAT scotland gsi gov uk Fax 0131 244 0211 Rural and Environment Directorate Environmental Quality Division T 0131 244 0215 F 0131 244 0211 The Scottish E EQCAT scotland gsi gov uk Government By E Mail Elisa McCarthy Mechline Developments Limited 25 February 2011 Dear Ms McCarthy CONSULTATION ON IMPLEMENTING SCOTLAND S ZERO WASTE PLAN REGULATORY MEASURES TO REQUIRE SEPARATE COLLECTION OF WASTE MATERIALS AND RESTRICT DISPOSAL IN LANDFILL AND INPUT TO ENERGY FROM WASTE FACILITIES Thank you for your response to our consultation paper on the above which was published on 2 December 2010 We received your response on 24 February 2011 and have allocated it the reference number 026 Please quote this reference number on any future correspondence Thank you again for your contribution to this consultation Yours sincerely Pp Jimi Glynn GARY GRAY Zero Waste Delivery Team HK INVESTOR IN PEOPLE l l PTS Gb E rn Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ y 4 y 266 www scotland gov uk aa En DAS O
6. Page 1 of 2 O26 Glynn J Jimi From Elisa McCarthy Elisa Mechline com Sent 24 February 2011 15 27 To EQ CAT Subject Mechline s submission Scotland s Zero Waste Plan Attachments Consultation Respondent Information Form Waste _2_ pdf IntroducingWaste20_ComboFile pdf To Whom It May Concern We are submitting the attached form and supporting documents to respond to Scotland s Zero Waste Plan We are a member of CESA and they ve also responded Like CESA we want to be sure your Team s search for a viable waste solution does not eliminate current innovative and highly successful tested methods for waste solutions particularly food waste Some methods currently achieve recycling levels that are higher than the proposals are likely to reach We would like to join CESA and ask the Team s consideration that the proposals are amended to enable the use of alternative food waste solutions These technologies could actually help better achieve the Zero Waste targets and position Scotland at the forefront of innovative structures for achieving waste reduction As you may remember we Mechline are the manufacturers of a food waste digester Last week my colleague lan Blakeman asked me to send you hard copies of the electronic documents that attach We are very confident that our food waste solution provide an economical sustainable and viable food waste solution for the commercial foodservice industry We hope
7. e WAIT light is on As soon as the machine has digested some of its load the WAIT light will go out and the machine lid will automatically unlock Do not attempt to force the machine lid open while the WAIT light is illuminated Doing so could void the machine warranty Operational tip Every time the Waste20 lid is opened a small amount of power water and microorganism is used Try to minimise the number of times the machine lid is opened by keeping a sealable food waste bucket by the machine Open the machine lid and pour the food waste in only when the bucket is full Q amp As Revision 02 2011 Page 1 of 3 Waste20 Model W20 180 Have you any details on how often during the day food waste can be loaded into the unit e g can 180kgs be loaded into the machine in one go how long would it be before it can be used again and how much extra would it be able to take The machine can process a maximum of 180kgs of organic food waste over a 24 hour period Operators can continually top up the machine with food waste up to 45kgs at any one time A general rule of thumb is to fill up to the axle If the machine is overloaded the shot bolt will activate It is almost impossible to gauge when the next load will be ready as it depends what kind of food waste went in Some food groups take longer to digest than others If the WAIT light comes on each time you top up with food waste then you are con
8. e Overall dimensions 1095mm wide x 1015mm deep x 1435mm high Permanent 24 hour warm water supply 50 C required Services supplied by others Must drain to foul water drain Optional extras available PRODUCT OVERVIEW DATA SHEET Revision 02 2011 _ Data Sheet 100 Power Supply C Power connection 5 amp 1 ph Machine supplied with 1 5m cable and moulded 3pin plug Water Supply A Water connection 1 2 BSP Permanent 24 hour warm water supply at 50 C between 2 5 bar pressure Maximum hardness 70mg per litre Minimum recommended wall gap to NB If 50 C water supply is not available 1015 rear of appliance 90mm consider installing at least a 50L 3Kw water heater Recommended for installation in a well ventilated area Drain Connection B Drain connection 42mm 1 1 2 at approx 220mm AFFL running trap or discharge to open floor drain required Ensure connection is to foul water drain i 2040 2070 1405 1435 ere E al NB Installation must be carried out in accordance with local authority requirements Water supplies require appropriate back flow prevention Machine weight 220kgs with no food waste Requires installation on a level base Machine capacity 180kgs of organic waste material every 24 hours Approximate water usage 600 litres 0 6m3 per 24 hours Supplied Waste20 machine including delivery Approx 3 month supply
9. equire a wash down gulley This is a decision for the client but it would help to run the drain outlet and a wash down gulley together giving the ability to wash down the room especially given that there may be spillages of food waste etc Can all the contents of the tank e g wood chips etc be removed through the top hatch Yes this is actually the only way out of the chamber What clearance is required around the unit off the adjacent walls etc for access to the service outlets and where does the electrical connection need to be sited Clearance to the rear is a minimum of 90mm Allow at least this to the left hand side and more to the right hand side for access to the motor if needed How to determine the capacity of waste number of units required to cater efficiently for the number of covers served in a catering facility The caiculation is more a rule of thumb as each establishment will differ Usually outline the following If you use a range of 0 2kgs to 0 4kgs PER COVER the lower being where you think there is good control the latter where it is a more expansive menu i e more wastage For example a restaurant does 100 lunches 50 breakfast and 250 evening meals with a total of 400 covers and it is a broad menu we have 400 x 0 4kgs 160kgs per day They may then tell you that they have food waste pick ups twice a week at 85 per lift giving a monthly charge of approximately 680 per month and an annual charge of 8 160 00 A
10. into grey water which runs away to drain simply throw in the food and walk away The process is called aerobic digestion and a naturally occurring blend of microorganisms help with this process What can put in the machine The machine will take soft organic food waste such as fruit vegetables cooked and uncooked meat fish and so on The general rule is that if a human can eat the food the Waste20 can process the food What can t I put in the machine The machine cannot process anything that is not organic food waste and cannot be easily broken down such as bones seeds and stones flower stems packaging general waste cutlery crockery etc The general rule is that if a human cannot eat the product then Waste20 cannot process the product This is important because placing the wrong products into the machine could cause damage and could void the warranty What stays out Meat and fish bones Raw dough flours Pineapple tops Fruit amp vegetable seeds and stones such as mango avocado peach etc Corn Husks Flower stems Oil fats soups Frozen or chilled food wait until room temperature What goes in Soft organic material such as Meats cooked or uncooked Fish Fruit and vegetables Pasta Noodles bread crumbs rice NB just like a person do not put too much of any one kind of food into the machine at any one time A balanced combination of food waste will digest better If anything accidentally drops
11. iny amount of the microorganism is Sprayed onto the food waste If the microorganisms are not regularly topped up in this way they will eventually die out and the machine will not be able to function If the machine lid is opened approximately 25 times per day the fluid box will last approximately 30 days If the lid is opened more frequently the fluid box will require replacing sooner The microorganisms have been specially blended for this application and are perfectly safe The Material Safety Data Sheet for the microorganisms is included with each master box and there is a copy in the user s manual for your records When the fluid requires replacing the blue REPLACE FLUID light on the control panel will flash and a buzzer alarm will sound NOTE If the fluid is not replaced within 72 hours of the alarm sounding the lid will automatically lock and will not release until the fluid box is replaced Follow the replacement instructions on the fluid box Contact Mechline for replacement fluid 01908 261511 Always keep a spare box in stock Water connections must be 1 2 in BSP with permanent 24 hour warm water supply 50 C Drain connections must be 42mm 1 1 2 in at approx 220mm AFFL running trap or discharge to open floor drain must be drained to foul water line Installation must be carried out in accordance with local authority requirements Water supplies require appropriate back flow prevention Minimum recommended wall gap
12. is 90mm to rear of appliance for ideal positioning Installation should be in a well ventilated area What if the red SERVICE light flashes The SERVICE light will flash and the alarm will sound if the machine shaft becomes jammed If this happens open the machine lid and remove the cause of the jam Rubber gloves should be worn for this operation The machine shaft will not run until the lid has been closed What if there is a power cut or someone turns off the power to the machine or someone presses the emergency knock off button Waste20 will not automatically restart Once the power is restored follow the procedure 1 Turn the isolator on the front of the machine to the ON position 2 Ensure the emergency knock off switch is pulled out 3 Press the green RESTART button on the control panel The machine will now restart NOTE The WAIT light will illuminate and the lid will remain locked for 20 minutes while the machine warms up After 20 minutes the machine can be used in the normal way What if the machine is left unused for a long period of time If the Waste20 machine is not used lid is not opened for 96 hours 4 days and nights it automatically reverts to ENERGY SAVING mode Opening and closing the lid will return the machine to normal running mode NOTE If the machine is not used lid is not opened for 1 month the microorganisms inside the machine chamber will die In this situa
13. lso consider costs for black bin liners as operations could spend 30 per month double bagging food waste How much water is required per day each time it is loaded 600litres is the daily usage The water usage is pretty consistent over the day however there will be a slight increase during operational hours as this is when the lid is being opened So if 600litres per day is the maximum draw it will use about 50litres per hour on average This will increase slightly during operation and be less than that during the night Q amp A s Revision 02 2011 Page 3 of 3 Mechline Developments Ltd Unit 15 Carters Lane Kiln Farm Milton Keynes MK11 3ER T 44 0 1908 261 511 F 44 0 1908 261 522 E info mechline com www mechline com Committed to environmentally responsible salutians EEN ARTE ys ard are assumed for ATOS he RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM Implementing Scotland s Zero Waste Plan Regulatory Measures to Require Separate Collection of Waste Materials and Restrict Disposal in Landfill and Input to Energy from Waste Facilities Please complete the details below and return it with your response This will help ensure we handle your response appropriately Thank you for your help Name organisation Elisa McCarthy or lan 136 11311 lt lt lt lt lt lt Mechline Developments 1116 9 lt lt lt Postal Address 15 Carters Lane Kiln Fa
14. of fluid and one year s supply of wood chips NB Installation not included Electrical amp water services supplied by others On going Part No W20 EPAK Fluid packs enzymes sold in Master Boxes of 3 off 5 litre packs for supplies required regular maintenance each 5 litre pack lasts approx 30 days depending on site conditions Part No W20 RECH Annual re charger pack for top up of wood chips Optional extras Part No W20 BOOST Re Start Enzyme Booster pack for when machine has not been used for 30 days or more Part No W20 WARR Additional warranty year for year 2 year 3 etc Part No W20 ZIP50 Zip 50 litre localised continuous hot water heater wall mounted Installation not included Part No W20 BKT Round double sealed food waste storage containers 211 capacity Part No W20 PMS Preventative Maintenance Service includes 2 site visits 6 mth 12 mth with Annual Re Charger Pack Part No W20 TRL Optional trolley unit for transporting food waste sa A Mechline Developments Ltd Unit 15 Carters Lane Kiln Farm Milton Keynes MK11 3ER T 44 0 1908 261 511 F 44 0 1908 261 522 E info mechline com www mechline com Committed to environmentally responsible solutians H MECHLING ators of the products without red for 2 heran food waste digester Q amp A s Waste20 Model W20 180 What does it do Waste20 rapidly digests soft food waste and converts it
15. on so the cold could not work its way through Consider using a thermal heater to deliver heat if the unit drops to near zero conditions this is mainly to protect your investment If the unit is located in a separate room what extract rate will be required Or will a extraction fan be adequate It is always worth getting decent ventilation into the area we have units that have operated with both standard ventilation and just a fan The aim is to get approximately 15 20 air changes but some sites are less than this It is for each site to determine how best to provide working conditions suitable for its operators and employees Is all servicing from the front or will the unit need to be moved out for access to the rear sides e g to gain access replace the agitator All servicing is to the front The motor is to the right hand side and it is always worth allowing a little room to that side to allow space for any possible service requirement Does the unit have to be drained down for maintenance purposes No in fact it does not have a tank or hold any water with the exception of water latent in the food waste which would be dispersed before servicing What height does the drain outlet have to be and what type of open floor tundish gulley etc The drain exit from the machine is around 220 250mm off the ground dependent of how high the adjustable feet are set to Ideally the drain is discharged into a trapped floor gully Does the room r
16. rm ccccccccecsucsecsccnvccscuscancusesecaesusntecustuseucensenee Milton Keynes MK11 3ER oconcoconnennornonconnonncnronenononca none narnonncn ner nennonao nono 1 Are you responding please tick one box a as an individual go to Q2a b and then Q4 b on behalf of a group organisation go to Q3 and then Q4 Individuals 2a Do you agree to your response being made available to the public in Scottish Government library and or on the Scottish Government website Yes go to 2b below No We will treat your response as confidential 2b Where confidentiality is not requested we will make your response available to the public on the following basis please tick one of the following boxes Yes make my response name and address all available Yes make my response available but not my name or address Yes make my response and name available but not my address On behalf of Groups or Organisations 3 The name and address of your organisation will be made available to the public in the Scottish Government library and or on the Scottish Government website Are you also content for your response to be made available Yes No We will treat your response as confidential Sharing Responses 4 We will share your response internally with other Scottish Government policy teams who may be addressing the issues you discuss They may wish to contact you again in the future but we require your permission
17. stantly overloading the machine and this could reduce the life span of the machine How do put food waste into the Waste20 Simply open the machine lid and pour the food waste through the hatch onto the woodchips inside then close the lid Why are there woodchips in the machine The woodchips are impregnated with specially blended microorganisms that break up the food waste The woodchips remain in the machine all of the time and only need topping up every 12 months Mechline will contact you 12 months after your Waste20 has been installed to arrange for more woodchips to be delivered Can 1 put refrigerated or frozen food waste into the Waste20 No Please allow for the food waste to come to room temperature before adding If very cold food waste is added it will change the conditions in the chamber and could kill the microorganisms that break up the food waste Is there any sludge or by product for me to get rid of No All of the organic food waste will be digested by the machine and will run away to drain as grey water The only items that will need removing from the machine from time to time are non digestible items that are accidentally put into the machine Is there anything else need to do to keep the Waste20 machine running Yes You must ensure that there is always a box of Waste20 microorganism in the machine and that the box is properly connected This is essential because every time the machine hatch is opened a t
18. teve Jones GradIOSH LCGI MIISRM MinstLD H amp S Manager HMP Grendon amp Springhill If can provide further information please do not hesitate to contact me Kind regards Elisa 25 02 2011 Page 2 of 2 Elisa C McCarthy Sales amp Marketing Manager Mechline Developments Limited Unit 15 Carters Lane Kiln Farm Milton Keynes MK11 3ER T 01908 261511 F 01908 261522 www mechline com ity Before printing please think about the environment EN P tb An hotelyrnoio _ 381 CESA cedabond 71 ymo SCAT Bant Ses cgi innti ROG FCSER CESA ae de od 20 tng few Chantabie Elort A Work Da ne Teran Altar yhel cochdenhal and dor the nieo or Y os Dane recrea in ene you mast pot cios cop dao tata re act Pease decree OF ee techie ced copes wena run JOR wets O COCA Gre er wey ward na gone 98 E We take somongtds stags Pink amas vent by ang feted 6 soltwars 5 bul vor do VEL accept responsability for any 3782 of damage elec men occur ton ong the rad rischen Metin Developers Landed Une 1 5 Carters Lane Kin Minn kamen MCT DER Aeystered io Engari Mo 2002873 at the stove 53 This email was received from the INTERNET and scanned by the Government Secure Intranet anti virus service supplied by Cable amp Wireless Worldwide in partnership with MessageLabs CCTM Certificate N
19. tion a BOOSTER PACK of microorganism must be added to the machine chamber before the machine is used Booster packs can be purchased from Mechline 01908 261511 Revision 02 2011 Page 2 of 3 Q2As Waste20 Model W20 180 Appliance care The machine should be regularly wiped down using a disposable cloth and plain water Do not use bleach or other harsh cleaning chemicals Never pour floor washing or cleaning water into the machine as the presence of cleaning agents may kill the microorganisms Do not turn off the power or water supply to the Waste20 The machine should be left running Max Temp of Hot water service If 60 degrees will it need a thermostat fitted Yes a thermostatic mixing valve will be required set to 50 degrees Does the unit come fitted with a check vaive or will that have to be provided externally One must be provided externally Will could the unit freeze up if it is located outside even if it is under cover There is a danger of this The unit will need to be protected from this in an enclosed shed or in a loading dock away from the harsher extremes of the weather Avoid inserting food that in frozen or very cold It is best to let it come to room temperature What protection will be required if it is located outside It must be under cover with sides and front fixed or temporary i e plastic strips as in factories It would be better if the structure had some form of thermal insulati
20. umber 2009 09 0052 In case of problems please call your organisation s IT Helpdesk Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged monitored and or recorded for legal purposes Ae she he de Ae sheshe e AIR III He he Hede Fe ehe He ehe te de This email has been received from an external party and has been swept for the presence of computer viruses HIRAI IIIS IIIA IA IIIA IIIA Peed Aer He e SSIS ISS INN cdi 25 02 2011 o q 0 W Lo Q pr 2 las ES gt o 2 Simply throw in the food and walk away Everything biodegradable turns into grey water and is sent straight lo ihe drain using existing services and saving you the hassle of dealing with solid fogd waste There is less need to store food waste reducing odour and vermin problems whilst improving space g Easy on site food waste solution No solids to manage no compast to monitor Food waste digested to grey water de Sustainable amp affordable food waste solution Less food waste to transport and no residual waste products to manage take vehicles off the road and improve an operation s overall carbon footprint Fewer collections save money and are good for the environment it s a clean on site solution thet doesnt require dedicated siaff to
21. your team will keep technologies like ours in mind when making recommendations for food waste solutions We do not think that kerbside collection is the easiest solution Companies like ours work hard to provide innovative solutions that are operationally easy to implement When things are easy for operators to do there is more chance they ll do it We have sold our food waste digesters into a variety of establishments and we are pleased that these places have been satisfied with their improved on site food waste management programme In addition to the documents I provide you on the machine I ve included a testimonial from one of the installations HMP Grendon that speaks to his experience with one of our food waste digesters See testimonial below Mechline s food waste digester helps us easily dispose of approximately 100kgs of food waste per day We use it in addition to composting on site It has improved the manual handling of food waste and reduced the maintenance costs of using macerators and maintaining drains It has also improved the safe and hygienic handling of food waste We would be happy to recommend the system to others seeking ways to responsibly dispose of food waste in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way and feel the system has heightened the awareness of food waste as an issue and reduced the amount of food waste generated on site When required Mechline has provided quick helpful and friendly service S
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