WHY CHOOSE THE SCHNELL KOMPOSTER
Six Reasons It Works for UK Businesses.
Rapid 24-Hour Cycle
The aerobic thermophilic process completes in one day — so your kitchen always starts each morning with a machine ready to reload. No batch delays, no backlog.
Eliminates Disposal Costs
No waste collection fees. No landfill tax (£126.15/tonne from April 2025). Full payback typically within 18–36 months for most UK operators based on current pricing.
Comprehensive Safety Sensors
Automated sensors monitor open doors, power fluctuations, waste overload and motor temperature — ensuring safe, unattended overnight operation every night.
Grade-A Compost Output
Thermophilic bacteria produce nutrient-rich, pathogen-free compost. Use it directly on estate grounds, kitchen gardens and landscaping — closing the loop on-site.
Data & Cloud Connectivity
HMI touchscreen and optional cloud connectivity generate daily reports on waste input, compost output and CO₂ savings — precisely the data your ESG report requires.
Completely Odour-Free
The sealed in-vessel design with exhaust pipe to a drainage chamber produces zero odour inside or outside your facility. Suitable for indoor siting near kitchens.
Lets Understand How the Schnell Komposter Works.
4 Stages. 24 Hours. Converts Food Waste to Grade-A Compost daily.01 - Load & Mix Food Waste
Organic waste is introduced through the loading door (500×500mm on small models, 700×500mm on medium and large models). The machine's rotating blades mix waste with the thermophilic bacteria culture already present in the composting tank.
02 - Heat & Evaporate
The machine heats the mixture to 55–65°C, evaporating excess moisture and reducing volume by 70–75% in the first stage. Power is managed by variable frequency drive motors for efficiency.
03 - Microbial Decomposition
Heat-resistant thermophilic bacteria decompose the organic matter, achieving 85–90% total volume reduction within 24 hours. All pathogens are eliminated at this temperature. No chemical additives are required.
04 - Compost Collection
The process produces nutrient-rich, dark, crumbly Grade-A compost. The exhaust (water vapour, not leachate) is directed via pipe to a drainage chamber. The machine automatically resets for the next batch.
The Schnell Komposter is available in 9 models
- Model S-25: Processes 25 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-50: Processes 50 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-75: Processes 75 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-100: Processes 100 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-150: Processes 150 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-250: Processes 250 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-500: Processes 500 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-750: Processes 750 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-1000: Processes 1000 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-1500: Processes 1500 kg food waste per day.
- Model S-2000: Processes 2000 kg food waste per day.
- We build customised machines too as per your requirements.
THE SCHNELL KOMPOSTER
General Technical Details — All Models| Composting Technology | In-vessel aerobic composting (thermophilic) |
| Processing Time | 24 Hours |
| Volume Reduction Rate | 85–90% |
| Micro-Organisms | Heat-resistant thermophilic bacteria |
| Operation | PLC-based fully automatic — no supervision required |
| What Can Be Composted | Food scraps, cooked food, fruit, vegetables, dry leaves, flowers, small twigs |
| What Cannot Be Composted | Metal, plastic, large bones, rocks, petrochemicals, inorganic waste |
| Internal Tank | Extremely durable stainless steel |
| External Canopy | Carbon steel, powder-coated for durability and aesthetics |
| Drainage Requirement | Exhaust pipe connected to nearby drainage chamber — no leachate or run-off water |
| Special Features | Variable frequency drive motors, HMI touchscreen, cloud connectivity provision |
| Safety Features | Automated sensors: open doors, power fluctuations, waste overload, motor temperature |
| Optional Accessories | In-built crusher, automatic bin loader, odour control unit, stainless steel exteriors, backhoe loader attachment |
THE SCHNELL KOMPOSTER
Full Technical Specifications — All 9 ModelsAll Schnell Komposter models operate on 415V, 50Hz, 3-phase power. The internal tank is constructed from extremely durable stainless steel. The external canopy is carbon steel, powder-coated for durability and aesthetics. Add 600mm to width and 100mm to height if ordering the automatic bin loader option on medium and large models.
Small Capacity Models — S-25, S-50, S-75
Ideal for: small restaurants, cafés, pubs, boutique hotels, school kitchens, care homes. Single-phase 415V 3Ph supply. Compact footprint.
| Specification | S-25 | S-50 | S-75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Capacity | 25 kg | 50 kg | 75 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 1700×700×1250 | 1950×800×1400 | 2000×1000×1400 |
| Machine Weight | 600 kg | 750 kg | 900 kg |
| Loading Door (mm) | 500×500 | 500×500 | 500×500 |
| Exhaust Pipe | 3 inch | 3 inch | 4 inch |
| Connected Load | 3.5 kW / 10A | 4.25 kW / 12A | 5.5 kW / 14A |
| Daily Power Consumption | 8–10 kWh | 10–12 kWh | 14–16 kWh |
Medium Capacity Models — S-100, S-150, S-250, S-500
Ideal for: country estates, golf clubs, mid-size hotels, conference centres, schools. All models on 415V 50Hz 3Ph. Add 600mm width / 100mm height for automatic bin loader option.
| Specification | S-100 | S-150 | S-250 | S-500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Capacity | 100 kg | 150 kg | 250 kg | 500 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 2000×1000×1500 | 2600×1050×1700 | 3050×1300×1800 | 3500×1450×2000 |
| Machine Weight | 1,000 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,900 kg | 2,100 kg |
| Loading Door (mm) | 700×500 (all medium models) | |||
| Exhaust Pipe | 4 inch (all medium models) | |||
| Connected Load | 6 kW / 16A | 8 kW / 20A | 14 kW / 35A | 22 kW / 55A |
| Daily Power Consumption | 18–20 kWh | 24–26 kWh | 42–46 kWh | 66–70 kWh |
Large Capacity Models — S-750, S-1000, S-1500, S-2000
Ideal for: large country estates, NHS hospitals, shopping centres, university campuses, local authority hubs. Industrial 3-phase installation. Dual 4-inch exhaust on all large models.
| Specification | S-750 | S-1000 | S-1500 | S-2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Capacity | 750 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,500 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4200×1450×2000 | 4700×1850×2100 | 5200×2000×2100 | 6200×2000×2100 |
| Machine Weight | 2,500 kg | 3,000 kg | 4,000 kg | 6,000 kg |
| Loading Door (mm) | 700×500 (all large models) | |||
| Exhaust Pipe | 4 inch × 2 (dual exhaust, all large models) | |||
| Connected Load | 28 kW / 60A | 36 kW / 88A | 36 kW / 88A | 43 kW / 105A |
| Daily Power Consumption | 80–90 kWh | 110–120 kWh | 110–120 kWh | 130–150 kWh |
Data & ESG Reporting
Data-Driven Insights for Your Sustainability Reports
Waste Diversion Tracking
Quantified data on exactly how much food waste was diverted from landfill — in kg and CO₂ equivalent — for every day of operation.
ESG & Sustainability Reports
Data formatted for WRAP reporting, Scope 3 Category 5 emissions calculations, ESOS audits and ESG stakeholder reports.
Cloud Connectivity
Optional cloud connectivity allows remote monitoring and data access from any device — useful for multi-site estate managers and sustainability teams.
Electrical, Space & Siting, Drainage, Timelines etc
Installation Requirements
We can send you the installation requirements documents and also arrange a free site visit.Numbers - Impact Metrics
The Numbers That Make the Decision Simple
Frequently Asked Questions About the Schnell Komposter
Commercial Composting Machine Knowledge Base
Q: Does the machine produce any odour?
A: No. The Schnell Komposter is a fully sealed in-vessel system. All exhaust vapour is directed through the exhaust pipe to a nearby drainage chamber. There is no odour inside or outside the facility during normal operation.
Q: Can it handle meat, dairy and cooked food?
Q: What does the exhaust pipe connect to?
Q: How much compost is produced?
Q: What power supply is required?
Q: Can the machine run overnight unattended?
A: Yes. The PLC-based fully automatic operation and comprehensive safety sensor suite (door open, power fluctuation, waste overload, motor overload, temperature) are specifically designed for safe, unattended overnight operation.
Q: How often does it need servicing?
Q: What is the typical payback period?
Book a Free Site Assessment
We will visit your site anywhere in the UK
Tell us about your site. We will arrange a visit, assess your daily food waste volumes and recommend the exact Schnell Komposter model with a full ROI calculation — completely free and no obligation.
Why Request an Assessment?
- We visit your site anywhere in the UK — free
- Exact ROI calculation for your waste volumes
- Right Schnell Komposter model specified
- Written proposal with pricing — no obligation
- Response within 24 hours guaranteed
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