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Recycling
Greener Composting gains year-round control
with Pronar 1.300 slow-speed shredder
West Midlands-based Greener Composting has
strengthened its processing capability after
investing in a Pronar 1.300 slow-speed shredder,
supplied by Global Machinery Solutions.
By moving away from contractor-led shredding, the business
now processes material on its own schedule, delivers
consistent output grading, and handles up to 35,000 tonnes of
green waste annually - while producing end products for
agricultural and energy use.
Results at a glance
• Processes 600–700 tonnes per day
• Handles approximately 35,000 tonnes per year
• Eliminated reliance on external shredding contractors
• Greater operational flexibility across seasonal peaks
• Capable of processing large tree stumps and difficult
materials
• Produces graded end products for agriculture and biofuel
• Minimal downtime supported by responsive service backup
Background
The challenge
Operating at a smaller scale than major regional recycling
centres, Greener Composting previously relied on a contractor
to bring a shredder onsite every two to three weeks. The
contractor would typically remain for around a week to clear
accumulated material.
Although effective, this approach created logistical constraints.
Processing was tied to fixed windows, limiting flexibility
during peak intake periods and requiring ongoing contractor
expenditure.
Richard wanted greater control over workflow, improved
responsiveness to material volumes, and the ability to produce
consistent output grades.
The solution: investing in a Pronar 1.300 slow-
speed shredder
Working closely with Jason Purllant, Recycling Sales Manager
at Global Machinery Solutions, Richard assessed multiple
Pronar models, but it was the 1.300 that stood out. Its
interchangeable baskets - enabling precise control over output
particle size - combined with its throughput capability and
strong value proposition, proved decisive.
The low-speed, high-torque design was particularly suited to
handling contaminated green waste streams while minimising
wear and reducing the risk of damage.
Greener Composting is owned
and operated by Richard
Ryman, an arable farmer
managing a 250-acre farm
where he grows potatoes and
cereals and runs a maize maze
attraction. Established more
than 20 years ago, the
composting business recycles
garden waste from across the
West Midlands.
The site accepts green waste from Lichfield, Tamworth and
Walsall local authorities, alongside material from local tree
surgeons, landscapers and small skip operators.
Like many green waste facilities, throughput is seasonal.
Activity peaks around Easter and throughout June and July,
before slowing in late summer. Autumn and winter are quieter
in domestic gardening terms, although tree surgery work
maintains a steady baseline intake.
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