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A sustainable living retailer in Sao Paulo wanted a household composting appliance that could sit on a Brazilian kitchen counter, run quietly in an apartment, and be sold to ordinary consumers without a technical support burden. A single sample of the TOGO TG-CC-5 5KG Daily Household Kitchen Garbage Disposer - 24-hour rapid composting with CE certification - was tested in the retailer's own coffee shop for 90 days. The result was a first order of 26 units.
The customer operates a chain of home and lifestyle stores in Sao Paulo state selling kitchen, garden and zero-waste products, with a growing online channel. Their buyers had been watching demand for domestic food waste solutions rise among apartment owners in densely built neighbourhoods, where building managers restrict organic waste in common bins and municipal collection of organics is still uneven.
- Apartment noise limits. Condominium rules in Sao Paulo commonly restrict appliance noise, so the machine had to run well below normal conversation level in an open kitchen.
- Counter footprint. Brazilian apartments rarely have utility rooms, so the unit had to fit like a small appliance rather than a piece of equipment.
- Consumer-grade operation. The product had to be fully automatic, because retail buyers would not tolerate manual turning, additives or daily monitoring.
- Import compliance. The retailer needed documented international certification and a supplier able to answer technical questions in writing for customs and consumer support.
- Voltage reality in Brazil. Supplies in the region run 127V and 220V depending on the building, so the specification had to be stated clearly and consistently for retail labelling.
We supplied the TG-CC-5, a 5 kg/day household composter built in SUS304 stainless steel with a fully automatic PLC control, rated decomposition capacity of 5 to 5.5 kg per day and enzyme fermentation as the decomposition method. The finished output is a stable organic fertilizer that can go straight onto balcony planters. Rated voltage AC220V, power draw 800W and average consumption around 1.2 kWh per day keep running costs in line with a mid-size refrigerator.
- 24-hour processing cycle - scraps loaded in the evening become compost the next day
- Noise under 42 dB - quiet enough for an open-plan apartment kitchen and acceptable under condominium rules
- SUS304 chamber and housing - corrosion resistance for a wet, acidic food waste environment
- Fully automatic PLC control - no additives, no manual turning, continuous or intermittent feeding
- CE certification plus machinery test report and outgoing inspection video - import documentation the retailer could pass to customs and to its own customers
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | TG-CC-5 |
| Rated Decomposition Capacity | 5 - 5.5 kg/day |
| Feeding Method | Continuous or intermittent |
| Rated Voltage | AC220V |
| Power | 800 W (1.07 hp) |
| Electricity Consumption | Approx. 1.2 kWh/day |
| Noise Level | Below 42 dB |
| Decomposition Method | Enzyme fermentation |
| Control Method | Fully automatic PLC control |
| Material | SUS304 stainless steel chamber |
| Final Product | Organic fertilizer |
| Dimensions | 500 x 300 x 650 mm (L x W x H) |
| Weight | 33.9 kg |
During the 90-day trial the unit ran in the retailer's own coffee shop, handling coffee grounds, fruit trimmings and light plate waste on a continuous feeding basis. Weekly photographs and weight records were logged so the retailer could show real results to its buyers. We provided the CE certificate, machinery test report, pre-shipment inspection video and a Portuguese-language quick start sheet for retail packaging. Store staff were trained remotely on a 30-minute session covering loading, moisture control and compost harvesting.
- The trial unit consumed roughly 4.5 kg of food waste per day with no odor complaints from the cafe seating area
- Noise measured below 42 dB, comfortably inside condominium limits, which removed the retailer's main objection
- Energy use of about 1.2 kWh per day made the running cost easy to explain at the point of sale
- 26 units were ordered for the first retail batch, split between flagship stores and the online channel
- The retailer now uses the TG-CC-5 as its entry-level model, with larger capacities quoted for restaurants and buildings
The TG-CC-5 is a practical first composting appliance for households, coffee shops, offices and small schools. Stainless steel construction, sub-42 dB operation, a 24-hour cycle and CE documentation make it a straightforward product to import, retail and support in Latin American markets.