Reactor 3

This composts and matures the organic matter from selective collection that has been purified during the pre-treatment phase. Before arriving to the reactor 3, the organic matter has been mixed with shredded vegetable waste, that structure it leaving space for the air and leachates to soak in.

The belt that comes from the pretreatment area takes the organic matter along the reactor (168 m). A wheel with shovels pushes it into the reactor, always on the same side.

The reactor has one overhead traveling crane with augers that roll and transport the decomposing matter to the opposite side of the reactor (26 m). The organic matter takes 28 days to complete this journey. During this time it's sprinkled with leachates and aerated from below, to keep the optimal conditions for a rapid decomposition.

At the end of the journey, the auger drops the matured matter on another conveyor belt, that takes it to grading.