Newbourne Farm Composting in Rockbourne, Hampshire, has taken a big step forward in its sustainability journey. The addition of an EvoQuip Colt 800 scalping screener has transformed its green waste operation, helping the team to get even closer to achieving its goal of zero waste.
Recycling Waste into Compost
Located in the Hampshire countryside, Newbourne Farm Composting has long been known for its community-focused approach to recycling. Under the leadership of Harry Timms, the site has become an essential local hub for turning green waste into a valuable resource for use in domestic, commercial and agricultural applications.
Every week, material arrives from local skip firms, tree surgeons and the green bins collected from surrounding towns and villages. Once on-site, this waste is carefully processed and screened before being turned into high-quality compost. The finished product goes back into the local economy, used by nearby farmers and available to the public for gardens and landscaping. It’s a simple, effective process that keeps organic waste out of landfill and puts nutrients back into the ground.
Sorting the Residual Stone
But as the operation grew, Harry and his team faced an ongoing challenge. The composting process naturally produces a by-product made up of stone and other inert materials, waste that he had no viable outlet for. Disposing of this material added extra cost and complexity to the business, not to mention valuable space being taken up on an already tight site.
Harry knew that if the farm was going to stay true to its zero-waste mission, they needed to find a way to turn this waste product into something with value. “We wanted something compact but powerful,” he explains. “The site doesn’t have room for big machines, so we needed equipment that could handle a lot of material without getting in the way.”
Enter the Colt 800 Scalping Screener
That’s when the EvoQuip Colt 800 scalping screener, supplied by Molson Finlay, came into the picture. Compact yet tough, the Colt 800 scalping screener is designed to deliver big performance in small spaces, exactly what Newbourne Farm needed.
Despite its compact footprint, the Colt 800 scalping screener’s capabilities made an immediate impact. The machine efficiently separates different-sized stone and inert material from the composting stream, creating two clean and usable products. The Colt 800 is now processing up to 280 tonnes of material per hour at Newbourne, turning what was once treated as waste into resources that can now be reused or sold, cutting disposal costs and creating new revenue opportunities.
A Trusted Connection with Molson Green
The connection with Molson came about through Tristan Dorey, Sales Manager at Molson Green. Harry had an existing relationship with the company and understood the benefits of Molson’s reputation for reliable, responsive back-up support.
Harry says the experience with Molson has been just as positive as the machine’s performance. “One of the best things about working with Molson is knowing they’re always at the end of the phone. Whenever we’ve needed advice or support, they’ve been quick to respond and ready to help. That level of accessibility gives us real peace of mind.”
That level of after-sales service has given Harry the confidence to continue pushing for improvements and innovation at the farm. “It’s reassuring to know that if anything crops up, Molson has our back. It makes a big difference when you’re running a busy site and need things sorted quickly.”
An Immediate Impact
Harry says the difference was clear almost straight away. “Before, we were left with a pile of material we didn’t know what to do with. Now, thanks to the Colt 800, we can screen it, separate it and generate revenue from it. It’s turned something that was a problem into something valuable.”
The Colt 800 scalping screener’s ease of use has made life much simpler for the team. Its compact design and 9’ x 4’ double-deck screen delivers fast, consistent processing without taking up extra space. With hydraulic folding conveyors and quick setup, downtime is minimal, so workflows stay smooth. All of this means the farm can manage more material than ever while keeping the same small footprint and maintaining top-quality results.
Recycling Without Residuals
Now, instead of sending residual materials to landfill, Newbourne Farm can recycle almost everything that comes through its gates. It’s a model of how recycling operations can evolve to meet the growing demand for sustainable waste management and turn waste products into sellable products.
Looking ahead, Harry is optimistic about what’s next. “The Colt 800 scalping screener has opened up so many opportunities,” he says. “We’re able to do more with less space, reduce waste even further and keep improving the quality of our compost. It’s helping us stay true to what we set out to do, recycle responsibly and make a real difference locally.”
For Molson, stories like Newbourne Farm’s show how the right equipment can empower recycling businesses to thrive. The EvoQuip Colt 800 scalping screener, along with other machines in the EvoQuip range, is built with flexibility, reliability, and sustainability in mind, helping operators turn waste into opportunity, no matter the size of their site.
With the Colt 800 scalping screener now firmly established at the heart of the operation, Newbourne Farm Composting continues to lead by example, proving that innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
