Since its launch in Australia 18 months ago, the Eggersmann S60 Starscreen has established itself as a premium piece of kit in the organics recycling sector. Achieving double-digit sales within the first year, the S60 has been embraced by composting and mulching operators across the country.
Following the success of the wheeled variant, the tracked version of the S60 made its debut at the 2025 Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) Conference Demo Day—sponsored by SKALA Environmental. Held at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre in Newcastle, NSW, the event showcased the S60 Tracked Starscreen in action, alongside the Z50 slow-speed shredder and the T60 Tracked Trommel Screen.
Production, production, production
For large-scale processors of compost, mulch, and timber waste, the S60 delivers high-capacity, three-fraction screening in a single, compact machine. Traditionally, achieving this level of throughput required multiple machines, such as trommels, resulting in higher operating costs, increased maintenance, and a larger site footprint.
The S60 eliminates the need for a multi-machine setup, requiring only one-third of the site area compared to conventional screening trains.
“A key attraction of the S60 is its all-weather capability,” said Craig Cosgrove, director at SKALA Environmental. “We regularly meet compost operators who are constrained by inefficient screening technology during the wetter months. The S60 changes all that.”
The S60 Starscreen has proven valuable in high-rainfall regions, where traditional screening systems often halt operations due to wet material. With the S60, sites can maintain year-round compost production, regardless of weather conditions.
Enhancing bottom line and profitability
“There’s a common misconception that star screens have higher operating costs than simpler technologies like trommels,” says Cosgrove. “However, when you factor in throughput, uptime, labour, fuel or electricity, and maintenance, our experience shows the S60 offers a significantly lower total cost of ownership.”
While trommels still have their place in certain applications, for operators needing high-capacity, reliable screening in limited space and variable weather, the S60 presents a compelling solution.
The S60’s success is underpinned by intelligent engineering that prioritises operational efficiency and ease of maintenance. Key features include:
- Reliable belt feeder infeed system.
- Quick-change screening shafts – replaceable in minutes, individually.
- Robust electrical system.
- Hybrid Power Option – enhancing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Green Care Mulching expands Eggersmann fleet
Family-owned and operated, Green Care Mulching is a specialist in green waste processing, offering a suite of services including shredding, screening, and composting. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company continues to invest in advanced technologies to meet evolving industry standards and customer expectations.
Already operating an S60, Green Care was quick to secure Australia’s first tracked unit before it even arrived in the country.
“We’ve invested in several Eggersmann machines now,” says Tom Norton, general manager at Green Care. “Both Eggersmann and SKALA have supported us exceptionally well with after-sales service, spare parts, and technical expertise.”
Following the AORA conference, Green Care deployed the tracked S60 directly to Tasmania to demonstrate its capabilities to clients. The machine was tested on wet compost from in-vessel tunnels and outdoor windrows in Northern Tasmania’s cold, damp conditions, with outstanding results.
Tasmanian trial results:
- Moisture Content: >40 per cent.
- Blockages: None.
- Production Rate: 180 m³/hour at just 50 per cent capacity.
“The S60 performed flawlessly, even in challenging conditions,” Norton said. “It’s a reliable, high-output solution that gives us a competitive edge.”