IWS - Enclosed Composting Facility

IWS - Enclosed Composting Facility is an Alternative Waste Treatment (AWT) project located at the Dublin Eco Hub, approximately 50km north of Adelaide in South Australia. The project was registered in May 2023 and operates within the Adelaide Plains region, specifically in the locality of Dublin (Postcode 5501). While the provided coordinates (-34.78, 138.50) point near the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant (likely a registered office or related facility location), the operational facility described in public records is the "Living Earth" enclosed composting plant situated at the IWS Northern Balefill site in Dublin.

The project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Alternative Waste Treatment) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology involves diverting mixed solid waste or source-separated organics (such as FOGO, Food Organics and Garden Organics) from landfill and processing it in an alternative treatment facility. By doing so, the project avoids the methane emissions that would have been generated if the organic material had decomposed anaerobically in a landfill. The "enclosed" nature of the facility, utilizing large sheds with purpose-built ventilation and bio-filters, allows for the control of odours and emissions while producing high-quality compost and mulch products.

The Dublin region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with low rainfall, and the landscape is dominated by agricultural land use, including cropping and grazing, alongside significant industrial waste management infrastructure. The soils in the broader Adelaide Plains area are typically calcareous, sandy loams, or clay soils. A key feature of this project is its partnership with "Living Earth," a New Zealand-based brand introduced to Australia by IWS, which focuses on converting municipal organic waste into nutrient-rich compost to rehabilitate soils and support local agriculture.