2.2. Storage of Waste on Site; Bio-Bins and Skip Bins
Most of the hatchery waste is stored in dump bins before disposal to land fill or to composting sites. Some hatcheries use Bio-bins for waste storage. This is a container which enables initial composting of the hatchery waste (Biobin Technologies Pty Ltd.). Hatchery waste is placed into the Bio-biN, it is closed and made air tight and air is pumped through the bin to start the composting whilst removing odours and bacteria. The bins are also used in the chicken meat industry to compost dead birds. The composted material is used as a soil conditioner. The contents of Bio-bin are then taken to the waste sites for completion of the composting cycle. It can also be used temporarily for hygienic storage of hatchery waste. Bio-bins have the following advantages: