The report outlines technology options available in Australia and overseas, briefly evaluates their potential performance, reviews steps in each process that are essential to maintain process control, and site approvals/licensing requirements that are specific to New South Wales.

The installation and management of an organics management system requires careful planning and consideration of the limitations of technologies currently on the market place. Good process control and system management is needed to ensure the organics processing system continues to meet the objectives of the user(s) or organisation, and that the quality of the surrounding environment is not negatively impacted upon. Good process management involves routine monitoring and maintenance to ensure that potential negative impacts associated with poor management in the form of odour and leachate, or through the attraction of pests and vermin are minimised.

The report is a must for: prospective on-site organics processors; experienced on-site processors; Resource NSW project officers; local council waste management officers; local council planning and approvals officers; government policy makers; and environmental and waste educators.