Last year, a client from Southeast Asia approached GEP ECOTECH for a municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment solution at their transfer station. The incoming waste—primarily household garbage—had a processing capacity requirement of 5–10 tons per hour. The project objectives were clear: sort and recycle valuable materials, compost organic waste, and convert combustible waste into energy through incineration.
To meet these goals, GEP ECOTECH proposed a comprehensive and modular solution featuring a new-generation MSW shredder, a screening system, conveyors, sorting units, and compression equipment. This setup was highly recognized by the client for its operational efficiency and adaptability. The system not only significantly reduced the volume of household waste but also enabled MSW recycling and energy generation—realizing a more ecological and energy-efficient disposal method.
Key Equipment Overview
Municipal Solid Waste Shredder (Double-Shaft Shredder)
This is the core equipment of the system, designed specifically for the complex composition of household waste. The double-shaft shredder (MSW Shredder) uses low-speed, high-torque shearing to tear through materials such as packaging waste, kitchen scraps, textiles, plastics, and even lightweight metals.
Equipped with a smart control system, it can automatically reverse to prevent overloading or jamming, ensuring reliable long-term operation. The cutting chamber is optimized for easy maintenance, and the wear-resistant blades can be replaced or adjusted according to material types. With a large throughput and stable output size, this shredder prepares waste for effective downstream separation and volume reduction.
Trommel Screen (Rotary Drum Screen)
After shredding, the waste passes through the trommel screen—a key equipment of MSW sorting plants—which separates materials based on particle size. Finer organic fractions—such as food waste and small debris—fall through the mesh and are directed for composting or biological treatment. Larger fractions—including plastic films, wood, and textiles—are sent for further sorting or energy recovery.
The trommel's modular design allows for easy mesh replacement and customization of screen sizes. It operates with high efficiency and low energy consumption, reducing manual handling while improving separation accuracy.
Supporting Systems
In addition to the core machines, several auxiliary components work in tandem to optimize the entire process flow:
- Magnetic Separator: Removes ferrous metals from the waste stream, protecting downstream equipment and allowing for metal recycling.
- Manual Sorting Platform: Allows for the recovery of valuable materials such as plastics, cardboard, and textiles by trained personnel.
- Belt Conveyor System: Connects various stages of the process, ensuring continuous and smooth material handling.
- Compactor: Final volume reduction is achieved using a compression unit, improving transport efficiency and reducing disposal costs.
Overall, this Southeast Asian project serves as a model of GEP ECOTECH's approach to MSW management at transfer stations. Our modular equipment configurations can be scaled and customized to fit varying capacities and site conditions, making them ideal for transfer stations of all sizes.
If you're exploring sustainable options for MSW treatment at your transfer station, we welcome your consultation and look forward to offering customized solutions that deliver long-term value.
