Ongoing investment at Valoriza’s Dandenong FOGO processing facility is focused on delivering long-term capacity, operational reliability and high-quality compost outcomes for councils and communities across Melbourne’s southeast.
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) volumes continue to flow, reliable organics recycling infrastructure is critical to ensuring consistent processing performance and high-quality compost production. At Dandenong, this investment includes modern infrastructure, skilled operational teams and proven compost processing technology working together as an integrated system.
1,000 operating hours of performance from the Komptech Multistar L3
A key component of Valoriza’s organics processing line is the Komptech Multistar L3 star screen, which has now exceeded its first 1,000 operating hours in full production.
Since commissioning, the Multistar L3 has processed more than 37,000 tonnes of pasteurised organics, screening material into three distinct fractions. This process efficiently separates finished compost from larger residual material, supporting both throughput and consistent compost quality.
Designed specifically for high-performance compost screening, the Multistar L3 plays a critical role in Valoriza’s end-to-end FOGO processing operation.
Consistent compost quality and reliable organics processing
From an operational perspective, the Multistar L3 has delivered exactly what is required in a high-volume organics recycling facility:
- Strong and consistent throughput
- Reliable separation of finished compost
- High-quality compost output
- Zero breakdowns to date.
With the Dandenong processing line designed around this equipment, and a maintenance team experienced in Komptech systems, the Multistar L3 has proven to be a dependable performer from day one.
This level of reliability is essential for facilities managing council-collected FOGO, where consistency, uptime and product quality directly support regulatory compliance and customer confidence.
Supporting Victoria’s growing FOGO and circular economy system
As Victoria’s FOGO focus continues to expand, long-term investment in proven composting and screening infrastructure is essential. Assets like the Multistar L3 help ensure that increasing volumes of food and garden organics are transformed into high-quality compost, supporting soil health, local agriculture and the broader circular economy.
Valoriza’s investment at Dandenong reflects a commitment to building infrastructure that is fit for the future – capable of scaling with demand while maintaining performance and quality.
Partnering with Lincom Group on high-performance composting equipment
Valoriza acknowledges the ongoing support of Lincom Group, whose expertise was instrumental in successfully commissioning the Multistar L3 and embedding it into daily operations.
Strong partnerships with experienced equipment suppliers are critical to delivering reliable organics processing outcomes and lifting industry standards across Australia’s waste and resource recovery sector.
Valoriza continues to invest in best-practice FOGO infrastructure to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes for our customers.
You can also read more about Valoriza’s experience with the Komptech Multistar L3 on the Waste Management Review website.
