The hydrolysis of tomato pomace by Trichoderma reesei and Sporotrichum sp. pure solid state cultures resulted in 36% and 67% cellulose conversion and 73% and 41.5% hemicellulose degradation, respectively. In consortium these microorganisms revealed 56.5% cellulose and 36.2% hemicellulose conversion yields. The Trichoderma reesei culture displayed a four-fold specific enzyme activity as compared to the Sporotrichum sp. and the mixed culture. The final products obtained from the different microbial treatments contained enhanced quantities of lignin, indicating a considerable loss of solid material and protein.