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Livelihood Technology Series 48

ITDI-DOST
Bioreactor
Technology

Department of Science and Technology

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue
Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
http://www.itdi.dost.gov.ph

‘Our Business is Industry…”

3rd revised edition 2020

Prepared by: ELNILA C. ZALAMEDA

TSD-ITDI

Dr. MYRA L. TANSENGCO

EBD-ITDI

Edited by: VIOLETA B. CONOZA

TSD-ITDI

Cover layout by: LUZMIN R. ESTEBAN

TSD-ITDI

Adviser: NELIA ELISA C. FLORENDO

TSD-ITDI
 Livelihood Technology Series 48
ITDI-DOST Bioreactor Technology

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This brochure was prepared based on official

documents provided by Environment and
Biotechnology Division (EBD), ITDI-DOST, the
technology developer.
 ITDI-DOST BIOREACTOR COMPOSTING
TECHNOLOGY

The ITDI-DOST bioreactor composting technology was

developed as an alternative technology for management of
municipal solid waste, specifically for the organic fraction of
solid waste. The stirred-tank bioreactor has feeding capacities
of 500 kg per day and 1,000 kg per day.

The 1 ton/day capacity stirred-tank bioreactor at Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Advantages of the bioreactor composting technology:

 simple and easy to operate

 no leachate discharge
 acceptable odor emission
 fast rate composting
 low inoculant requirement
 smaller land area requirement

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 Raw Materials that can be used for
Bioreactor Composting Technology

Wet biodegradable waste or “Greens”

Kitchen waste
 Vegetable scraps
 Fruit peelings
 Left-over food

Market waste Food Processing wastes

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1782135/Baguio/Local- http://benisonmedia.com/non-conventional-feed-resources-fruit-vegetable-waste/
News/DA-Low-prices-of-veggie-prices-normal

Fresh grass clippings Livestock manure

https://www.growveg.com/guides/free-mulch-how-to-make-it-and-where-to- https://proearthanimalhealth.com/foal-diarrhea-101-non-
get-more/ infectious-causes/manure-in-shovel/

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 Raw Materials that can be used for
Bioreactor Composting Technology

Dry biodegradable waste or “Browns”

Dry Yard waste

 Dried leaves

https://www.manufactum.co.uk/galvanised-wire-
mesh-leaf-composter-a75110/

Sawdust Coco peat (coir dust)

https://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/woodland-activities/sawdust-to-go/ https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-coconut-husk-retting-
factory-147610663.html

Agricultural/Farm waste

Rice straw
Sugarcane bagasse
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-stack-of-rice-straw-on-the- https://www.ec21.com/product-details/Sugarcane-Bagasse--9730815.html
field-after-harvest-luzon-philippines-february-39317879.html

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Site Requirements for Composting Facility
 Covered area
o 120 sq.m. minimum
o Preferably with
concrete pad
o Not flood prone

 Electricity supply
o 220V outlet

 Water supply
Composting Facility in Marikina City

Lay-out of a Composting Facility

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