Biosolids Cost Savings Calculator
Biosolids Disposal Cost Savings Calculator
Compare Centrifuge vs. Belt Filter or Screw Press PerformanceLandfill tipping fees jumped 10% in the past year to an average of $62/wet ton in the United States. Centrifuge dewatering yields a drier cake than belt filter or screw presses, reducing the wet tonnage your facility hauls and disposes of. Calculate your potential savings below.
Current dry solids % in your dewatered cake
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/wet ton
Average U.S. rate: $62/wet ton (2024)
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Average U.S. rate: $35/wet ton
Note: Based on typical municipal wastewater treatment performance. Your facility’s actual results may vary based on sludge characteristics, polymer dosing, and operating conditions.
Your Potential Savings
compared to Belt Filter or Screw Press
Expected Centrifuge Performance
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Annual Cost Comparison
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Annual Savings Potential
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What This Means
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How This Calculator Works
- Sludge Type: Waste activated sludge typically achieves 22-27% cake solids with a centrifuge; primary sludge reaches 25-32%; digested biosolids achieve 20-25%.
- Water Content: Lower solids % means more water. Each 1% improvement in dryness reduces wet tonnage requiring disposal.
- Disposal Costs: Calculated from your tipping fee + hauling cost per wet ton. Drier cake = fewer wet tons = lower total cost.
- 10-Year Value: Total annual savings multiplied by 10 represents potential capital equipment value.
- Note: Actual performance depends on facility-specific conditions, sludge characteristics, polymer selection, and equipment operation.