Schwing Bioset 's unique Silo design provides for a low cost method to store a large volume of material while awaiting final disposal. The Schwing sliding frame discharge system located in the bottom of the silo allows for metered unloading into trucks or a Schwing pump. Silos used for short term storage and truck loading are typically loaded by a Schwing pump located in a nearby sludge de-watering facility.

Silos serve three primary roles in treatment plant design. The silo can be integrated into the process stream as immediate storage to equalize surges in solids production and subsequently meter cake to final disposal. The silo can also be used for truck loading. The volume of the storage silo dictates the plant's flexibility in disposing the solids. Finally, the silos can be used to accept foreign sludge hauled in from other plants as a truck recieving station. Schwing pumps complement the silo features by conveying cake to and/or from the silos as necessary.

Sliding frame and push floor technology have been proven internationally on numerous bulk handling processes. Materials handled include biosolids, coal, wood chips, etc.