Switcheko launches mobile waste recycling unit in Hyderabad

Switcheko Sustainability has launched the 'Mobile Sustainability on Wheels' vehicle at the Telangana Pollution Control Board in Hyderabad. The mobile unit is equipped to process a wide range of waste including plastics, cardboard, e-waste, textiles, sanitary waste and food waste.

Hyderabad: Switcheko Sustainability launched the ‘Mobile Sustainability on Wheels’ vehicle at the Telangana Pollution Control Board here on Saturday. The mobile unit is designed to process a wide variety of waste, including plastic, cardboard, e-waste, sanitary, textiles and food waste.

The vehicle is loaded with machinery to process and recycle multiple types of waste on-site. The features include a conveyor belt with 250 kg load capacity, custom-made hydraulic baling machine for efficient storage and transport, and composting unit that converts waste into compost or manure in just 30-35 days.

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The vehicle also comes with heavy-duty shredders that reduce the size of plastics, textiles and paper, sanitary waste incinerator, and styrofoam lump-making machine that melts thermocol waste.

Another unique feature of the vehicle is that it runs on a 15 KVA generator with a 45 litres fuel tank. In addition, the vehicle is supported by a solar panel and battery backup, allowing it to operate for 6-7 days on a single tank during an eight-hour shift.