We Take the Risk Off Your Plate
For Utilities
- No capital investment required.
- No added burden on your operations.
- Simple onboarding and seamless transition.
For Haulers
- Additional outlet capacity.
- A secured tipping partner (no stranded routes).
- Predictable pricing for your customers.
How We Work Together
Straightforward agreements. Predictable results.
Medium-Term (3-5 years)
Flexible, with renewal options.
Long-Term (20+ years)
Stability and pricing certainty.
We Take 100% of Your Sludge
Guaranteed disposal capacity—no backups, no surprises.
Extra Capacity, Zero Risk
Keep routes running with guaranteed outlets and stable pricing.
Contract Term
Multi-year agreements that ensure stability and service continuity.
Minimum Guaranteed Volume
Guaranteed minimum tonnage secures operational and financial certainty.
Fixed Price per Wet Ton
Fixed annual rates indexed to real-world cost drivers.
Feedstock Characteristics
Clear feedstock specifications ensure safe, efficient processing.
A Better Way to Handle Sludge
Comparing Orbital’s process to traditional sludge disposal methods.
| Criteria | Land Application | Landfilling | Incineration |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Impact |  | | |  Carbon-negative (<0 CO₂e) |
| Operational Reliability | | | | High uptime |
| Cost Effective | Occasionally | | | Predictable $/ton |
| PFAS Destruction | | | Occasionally | Complete destruction |
| Beneficial Reuse | | | | Biocarbon Product |
| Energy Recovery | | Occasionally | | Renewable thermal energy |
Two models, Same Reliability
Choose the setup that fits your operations best—Orbital’s approach works whether you haul sludge to us or host the plant on your site.
Key Economic Benefits: Lower $/wet ton, zero capex—our shared hub spreads fixed costs and trims haul miles.
Highlights:
- No utility capex: Orbital finances, owns and operates each facility.
- Reduced hauling distance: Regional location lowers transport costs versus landfill/land application routes.
- Stable service fees: Multi-year contracts prevent landfill price spikes.
- Economies of scale: Shared infrastructure lowers cost per ton.
- Guaranteed capacity: Reserved throughput under long-term agreements.
Key Economic Benefits: Cut hauling to near-zero and lock in multi-year rates—the lowest total cost option for higher-volume plants.
Highlights:
- Lowest lifetime disposal cost for high-volume plants.
- No capital outlay: Orbital funds and operates the system under a service agreement.
- Avoids outbound hauling fees and diesel exposure.
- Integrated energy recovery reduces operating cost per ton.
- Predictable pricing tied to your budget cycle.
Typical Project Timeline
From handshake to operations in ~15–18 months (site-dependent).
Month 0–1
Feasibility & Data
Sludge profile, site walk, preliminary model.
Month 2–4
Commercial Terms & LOI
Pricing framework, offtake, definitive agreements
Month 5
Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Design starts; long-lead items queued.
Month 6–16
Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC)
Detailed design, permitting, fabrication, build.
Month 16–18
Commissioning, Performance Test & COD
Ramp-up to commercial operations
Find Out If Orbital Is Right for You
We’ll review your sludge volumes, hauling routes and disposal costs to see if our services make sense—no obligation, just a straightforward discussion.