Waste Resource Technology (WRT) Leading the Charge in Sustainable Waste Management

Waste Resource Technology (WRT)  is a leader in waste management and recycling, addressing the critical issue of landfill waste. Established in 2017, WRT operates in California and Hawaii, focusing on innovative solutions to reduce landfill waste. Through waste collection, recovery, and conversion, WRT is advancing sustainability with cutting-edge technologies to minimize environmental impact and promote resource recovery.

A Commitment to Sustainability

To address the growing issue of landfill overflow and promote resource recovery,  WRT focuses on innovative waste diversion methods. Every day, millions of tons of waste are sent to landfills in the U.S., much of which could be repurposed. In California alone, over 17,000 tons of waste are added to landfills daily, with Hawaii contributing over 500 tons. WRT recognizes that more than 70% of this waste can be reused or converted into valuable resources. A key part of this effort is WRT’s investment in the Harp CX50 food waste processor, which reduces food waste and carbon emissions.

Introducing the Harp CX50: A Game-Changer for Waste Conversion

The Harp CX50 is an aerobic on-site food waste processor that converts up to 50,000 litres of organic waste per week. Using oxyen-loving bacteria, it breaks down food waste quickly and efficiently, turning it into a high-value fertiliser in less than 24 hours. This innovative technology plays a critical role in WRT’s mission to reduce waste, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance recycling processes.

Specifications

• Equipment: Harp CX50 with shredder, hopper and auto feeding system
• Waste Stream: Residential Kerbside Organic Waste, High levels of Contaminants.
• Capacity: 7145 Litres/Day, 50,000 Litres/Week, 2,600,000 Litres/Year
• Estimated CO2 Savings: -60,421.7 KgCO2eq (- 60.4 Tonnes CO2eq )

The Harp CX50 features a hopper, shredder, and auto-feeding system for efficient, easy operation. It automatically monitors temperature and pH, ensuring optimal digestion with safety features to prevent overpressure. The shredder improves waste breakdown, speeding up the process.

Boosting Efficiency with the Harp CX50

At WRT’s California and Hawaii locations, the Harp CX50 is used to process kerbside residual organic waste, particularly waste with a high level of contaminants such as plastics, metals, and fabrics. This contamination is common in residential organic waste streams, but with the Harp CX50s adavnced system, it can still effectively process these materials, converting them into nutrient-rich fertiliser.

The auto-feeding system ensures that waste is fed into the system automatically, reducing the need for manual labor and increasing operational efficiency. By processing food waste on-site, WRT significantly reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills, decreasing transportation costs and cutting the associated carbon emissions.

Tangible Environmental Benefits

By integrating the Harp CX50, WRT has significantly reduced food waste in California and Hawaii, diverting it from landfills and converting it into valuable fertilizer for local agriculture. Through its innovative waste processing solutions, WRT has reduced food waste by up to 70%, leading to significant reductions in landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.This process helps lower landfill waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60.4 tonnes annually, and promotes a circular economy. The composted waste benefits local soil and plants, supporting sustainability and healthier ecosystems.

“With the new California waste laws on organic recycling, WRT, in conjunction with Harp Renewables has developed a comprehensive organic waste solution that collects and reclaims wasted resources, generating value bioproducts that support local sustainable agriculture for the greater metropolitan area. Thanks to Harp’s advance biotechnology and its built-in environmental features, WRT can ensure that the organic waste is processed to all local requirements while meet national quality control parameters for biofertilisers/agricultural soil amendments, ensuring a high value output.”

– Site Manager at WRT