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June 13, 2025
Repurpose It’s New EDGE Mulch Master Helps Transform Premium Organics
As the global focus sharpens on sustainability and circular economy principles, companies at the forefront of resource recovery are transforming how waste is perceived and processed. One such innovator is Repurpose It, a resource recovery giant located in Victoria’s northern suburbs, Australia. Committed to turning waste into valuable products, Repurpose It has recently taken a significant step forward by investing in the cutting-edge EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master, supplied by FOCUS Enviro, to produce high-quality organic materials from recycled waste.
Repurpose It has built its reputation on challenging traditional waste disposal methods that often lead to the irreversible loss of valuable resources. Instead, their approach focuses on “repurposing” waste — taking discarded materials and turning them into new, useful products that support sustainable industries.
This philosophy extends across diverse waste streams, from processing contaminated soils through sophisticated wash plants to handling food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collected from local councils. Recognizing that some organic residues are “cleaner” and hold higher potential, Repurpose It sought to create specialized products with increased value — a niche not fully served by conventional composting methods.
Sage Hahn, Operations Manager – Organics at Repurpose It, explains:
“We wanted to move beyond simple recycling and dive deeper into the value chain. By segregating clean organic waste from sources like skip bins and transfer stations, we identified opportunities to develop premium products that meet higher market demands.”
The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master: Innovation at the Core
To achieve this, Repurpose It invested in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master — a relatively new but powerful addition to their processing line. Unlike traditional windrow turners that create long, flat piles of compost, the Mulch Master’s unique hopper and stacker system forms cone-shaped piles. This “inverted windrow” method offers a major advantage: it maximizes the use of limited space by reducing the processing footprint by an estimated 60%.
Sage elaborates: “It’s almost like a windrow turner flipped upside down. The cone-shaped piles allow us to process cleaner, higher-value organic materials in a smaller, dedicated area. This space efficiency is critical for our operation.”
The Mulch Master operates by loading wood fibre or organic material into a large 19.6 cubic yard hopper using a front-end loader. Inside, a dual forward/reverse high-speed turner system agitates and mixes the material while a water spray bar precisely controls moisture levels—vital factors for successful composting.
“Just like open windrow composting, we still add water and turn the material. But the agitator inside the Mulch Master helps break up and evenly mix the material as we go,” says Sage.
FOCUS Enviro’s Ryan McParland highlights the machine’s benefits: “The Mulch Master was designed specifically to tackle light, bulky materials like compost and mulch. Its consistent material flow, aeration, and blending capabilities improve product quality while reducing fuel consumption and space requirements.”
High-Quality Organics for Horticulture and Viticulture
Repurpose It’s primary goal with the Mulch Master is to produce compost and mulch products tailored for the horticulture and viticulture markets — industries that demand premium, consistent organic inputs.
Sage explains: “We’ve been engaging with distributors in the nursery and garden sectors, as well as other manufacturers, to address a real market gap. There simply aren’t enough high-quality, cost-effective organic products available. Our Mulch Master-processed compost provides a superior alternative to typical kerbside-derived compost, yet remains competitively priced against traditional potting media components like pine bark.”
By maintaining the purity of clean organic streams, Repurpose It can create compost media suitable for sensitive applications, including blending into growing media and producing higher-end mulches. Since installing the Mulch Master in late 2024, the company has successfully processed and sold thousands of cubic meters of premium compost, with strong market acceptance and growing demand. Sage anticipates moving 20,000 to 30,000 cubic meters into the market within the next 18 to 24 months.
Integration with Advanced Equipment for Optimal Processing
While the Mulch Master is central to this new product line, Repurpose It’s broader processing operations also rely on other advanced equipment supplied by FOCUS Enviro. This includes the EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel, known as the largest track-mounted trommel in Australia, which efficiently screens waste and organic materials at rates of up to 100 tonnes per hour.
Ryan McParland comments: “The TRT622 reduces the need for reprocessing and minimizes contamination, producing clean fines for composting and other applications. Its remote-controlled radial conveyor allows stockpiling of over 1000 cubic meters—ten times more than traditional trommels—maximizing site storage capacity.”
Another vital piece is the EDGE TS80 tracked stacker, which enhances material handling by creating large, well-structured stockpiles. Its mobility and automated controls reduce labor costs and increase site safety — crucial in today’s challenging labor market.
For sorting and contaminant removal, the EDGE MPS48 mobile picking station provides a worker-friendly, enclosed environment capable of accommodating up to 16 operators. Integrated with magnets and conveyors, it efficiently extracts plastics, metals, and other contaminants, ensuring final product purity.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Repurpose It’s dedication to producing premium organic products extends to rigorous quality control. The company’s on-site laboratory continuously monitors acidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity, and toxicity levels, ensuring each batch meets stringent horticultural standards.
Sage says: “Consistent testing at every stage gives our customers confidence in the quality and safety of our products, which is essential for applications in sensitive agricultural and horticultural environments.”
A Collaborative Partnership Driving Circular Economy Success
This successful integration of advanced processing technology and operational expertise stems from a close collaboration between Repurpose It and FOCUS Enviro. The relationship has grown over time, with FOCUS Enviro supplying a range of equipment and providing ongoing support.
Sage recalls: “We trialed the Mulch Master after seeing it in action in Gippsland and consulting with industry partners in Perth. The simplicity and versatility impressed us, and with FOCUS Enviro’s support in bringing the unit onsite, the decision was clear.”
Ryan McParland sums up the partnership: “Repurpose It exemplifies what the future of recycling and resource recovery looks like — innovative, efficient, and circular. Their investment in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is a testament to their leadership in transforming waste into valuable, sustainable products.”
At EDGE Innovate, we are proud to collaborate with industry leaders like Repurpose It, working together to build a more sustainable, resource-efficient future through technology, innovation, and shared vision.
ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE
EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials
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