SULO Organics Collection System (SOCS)

• The SOCS container is ideal for inclusion in waste minimisation systems aimed at improving diversion rates, for instance a three bin system.

• A dedicated organics container can help to minimise contamination when incorporated in an overall collection system.

• The SOCS container is easily manoeuvred around residential properties and the hinged base plate allows for easy cleaning by residents.

• Generates high temperatures and PH levels to reduce unpleasant odours
• Easy handling and familiarity through use of standard 240L MGB, other sizes available on request
• *Smooth internal surfaces assist emptying during collection process
• Hinged base plate allows for easy cleaning
• Large capacity for collection of organic materials
• Allows for the collection of smaller organic materials such as grass clippings and leaves

ADVANTAGES FOR THE COLLECTOR

• Cost savings through weight reduction during the collection and disposal process
• Content weight can be reduced by up to 32% over a two week period
• Can be emptied with existing collection vehicles that utilise both comb lifters and grab arms
• Components can be automatically inserted during the manufacturing process to minimise additional assembly requirements
• Complete SOCS bins can be stacked for storage and transport

ADVANTAGES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY

• Easily customised to suit any colour requirements including the Australian Standard AS4123
• Customised SOCS combinations are available with optional positioning of air vents
• Oxygen flows freely throughout the container to begin the decomposition process and reduce the contents weight
• Separate organics containers can contribute to low contamination rates
• Materials collected are ideal feedstock for composting facilities
• Assists in achieving waste diversion targets
• Can be used together with SULO’s Bio Boy for the collection of food organics

• Standard colours: nature green, dark green, dark grey and black
• Special colours are available on request*
• For 240L MGB colour options see the individual 240L SULO brochure

Configuration
SOCS 8

• To achieve the most cost effective weight reduction SULO recommend utilising the SOCS 8 configuration, consisting of eight air vents and a base plate.
• Internal tests showed a 32% reduction in weight over a two week period using the SOCS 8 configuration.

VARIABLE CONFIGURATIONS

• The SOCS container can be easily customised to suit individual requirements including the position of the air vents,their colour, the base plate colour and the MGB colour and markings.
• Six positions, on both sides of the MGB, are available for the location of air vents in a variety of configurations.
   
  Materials
  VENTS AND BASE PLATE
  • Injection moulded from specially designed HDPE
  • Resistant to decay, frost, heat and chemicals
  • Special UV stabilisation provides excellent ageing characteristics
  • 100% recyclable
  • For 240L MGB material specifications see the individual 240L
  • SULO brochure, other sizes available on request