Processing of mixed waste to remove non-compost compatible materials

摘要

Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus (10) for processing mixed waste (100). The mixed waste (100) is fed onto an inclined conveyor (12) having an upward incline in the direction of belt travel, such that the mixed waste (100) is separated into a first proportion that rolls backward due to the incline and a second proportion that continues in the direction of belt travel. The first proportion of the waste that rolls backward down the inclined conveyor (12) is subjected to further processing to recover recyclables therefrom. The second proportion of the waste that passes the inclined conveyor (12) in the direction of belt travel is subjected to further processing to produce compost.