Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) refers to the process of turning organic matter such as animal or food waste into low cost, renewable energy. This process, which is used to divert waste from landfill, produces a rich bio-fertiliser which reduces the need for chemical or fossil fuel fertilisers and returns nutrients to the soil.

Recording of material inputs and outputs is required for the Environment Agency and HMRC purposes, as well as for processing waste transfer notes if biowaste material is being accepted.

Collecting information regarding the weight, quantities and properties of material processed at an AD facility is also important for the management and operation of the process in order to monitor and optimise yields.