Measure each shift
Weigh segregated wet food waste after each service. Include preparation residues and plate waste only when suitable for the selected system.
COMPOSTO by DSC Engineering · Factory & Institutional Food Waste
OWC Machine for Industrial Canteens & Factory Kitchens
Size your Organic Waste Converter from measured, segregated food waste across shifts—not employee headcount alone. Compare equipment, plan receiving and segregation, and request a manufacturer-direct quotation.
Factory canteensMulti-shift kitchensCentral kitchensStaff dining
Waste flow comes first
Why industrial canteens need shift-wise planning
A factory operating two or three meal shifts may generate very different loads from a single daytime cafeteria. Record machine-suitable kitchen wet waste separately from packaging, plates, metal, plastics and general rubbish.
Define the loading window
Confirm the collection route, operator availability and time between meal services. Daily rated capacity is not the same as unrestricted instantaneous loading.
Plan the full process
Allow for receiving, sorting, machine servicing, additives where applicable, curing and finished material handling.
Editable industrial canteen calculator
Shift-wise OWC capacity estimator
Enter measured, segregated machine-suitable wet waste per shift. A planning margin can allow for variations. Values below are illustrative inputs, not verified site statistics.
Measured daily input90 kg/day
Design-day target108 kg/day
Published capacity to compare200 kg/day
Compare the closest published model, then review the operating cycle and shift loading with the factory.
View suggested OWC modelCompare all models and prices →This estimator is not a machine performance guarantee. It does not establish suitability for a waste composition, drying cycle, maintenance access or immediate compost readiness. Loads above 1,000 kg/day require a project-specific assessment.
Manufacturer-direct equipment selection
Match COMPOSTO capacity to your factory canteen
COMPOSTO VEER · 10–50 kg/day
For measured smaller wet-waste streams or decentralised kitchen collection points.
See VEER factory-store products →
OWC · 100–200 kg/day
Compare rated capacities where collected daily canteen waste exceeds compact-machine ranges.
View 100 kg/day OWC →Industrial OWC · 500–1000 kg/day
For larger consolidated food-waste operations, subject to loading pattern and technical assessment.
View 500 kg/day OWC →The available nominal sizes are 10, 15, 20, 25, 35, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kg/day. Select against your measured daily load, waste type and actual operating window.
Installation readiness
Before you issue a canteen OWC purchase order
Waste & segregation
Record typical and peak shift inputs, rejects, wet-waste moisture and contaminant controls.
Utilities & access
Confirm electrical phase/load from selected model drawings, safe earthing, covered floor, drainage, ventilation and maintenance clearance.
Scope & training
Clarify unloading, installation, commissioning, operator training, consumables, downstream curing and AMC arrangements in the quotation.
Read commercial site-requirements checklist → · Estimate monthly running cost → · View COMPOSTO project references →
Common buyer questions
Industrial canteen OWC FAQs
How is OWC capacity calculated for a factory canteen?
Measure segregated machine-suitable organic waste across every shift, assess peak quantities, apply an appropriate planning reserve and check the selected model's input and operating cycle.
Can one machine handle two or three meal shifts?
Potentially, depending on total daily waste, loading windows and the selected machine's operating instructions. Confirm the duty cycle with DSC Engineering.
Can packaging and mixed garbage be processed?
No. Remove plastic, metal, glass, and other unsuitable materials. Only feed waste suitable for the equipment and agreed operating process.
How much electricity will the machine consume?
Actual consumption depends on model, heating and mixing cycle, waste moisture, and use pattern. Request verified electrical specifications and use the editable running-cost calculator for planning.
Does the unit produce ready compost immediately?
Do not assume so. Any required curing or downstream handling must be planned separately from machine rated daily throughput.
What do we need for a quotation?
Share location, measured kg/day across shifts, segregated waste description, site photos, electrical supply and desired scope of installation and service.
Talk directly to the equipment manufacturer
Get an industrial canteen OWC quotation
Send your shift-wise waste quantity, factory location and site details. DSC Engineering can review capacity and scope before quoting.