RICHI Machinery has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art 20 T/H Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) pellet plant in Hamburg, Germany, in collaboration with a leading European waste management consortium. This landmark project processes municipal solid waste, industrial non-recyclables, and commercial packaging materials into high-calorific fuel pellets.

The plant integrates RICHI’s heavy-duty ring die pellet mills with advanced flotation separation and multi-stage shredding systems to handle heterogeneous input materials. The final pellets meet EN Plus industrial fuel standards and are supplied to a regional cement kiln network, replacing 30,000 tons of coal annually.

Key innovations include an AI-driven sorting line for contaminant removal and an integrated emission control system exceeding EU environmental directives. The project, from contract signing to commissioning, was completed within 14 months, demonstrating RICHI’s capability in large-scale waste valorization. This facility positions Germany at the forefront of circular economy implementation in Northern Europe.