Composting Facility Sizing Calculator
Size windrow or vessel composting facilities from feedstock volume, type, and processing method.
Inputs
cubic yards/week
times/week
weeks
Results
Required Pad Area
1.58 acres
Number of Windrows/Piles
14
Volume in System at Once3,200 cubic yards
Annual Throughput4,160 tons
Annual Finished Compost2,080 tons
Total Process Time16 weeks
Estimated Capital Cost$62,400
Annual Operating Cost$104,000
Annual Compost Revenue$156,000
Equipment NeededWindrow Turner
Turning2
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Weekly Feedstock Volume (cubic yards/week) — the amount of organic material arriving at the facility each week.
- Select Feedstock Type (food scraps, yard waste, mixed organics) and Composting Method (windrow, aerated static pile, in-vessel).
- Set Turning Frequency (times/week) and Curing Time (weeks) to match your composting protocol and quality targets.
- Review Required Pad Area (acres) and Number of Windrows/Piles to determine land and equipment requirements.
- Check Annual Throughput (tons) and Annual Finished Compost output to evaluate revenue potential from finished product sales.
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