Composting

Name:
Composting
Detailed information:
Aerobic bacterial decomposition of solid organic wastes, both agricultural and urban, including sewage sludge. As much as 500 tons a day can be handled in the larger installations, the waste degrading quickly without external heating. Decomposition is accelerated by adding ammonium bicarbonate. The product can be used as a soil conditioner and for landfill. The waste is piled and turned frequently to provide aeration and to maintain a high temperature in the pile to destroy pathogenic organisms. The volume of composted waste is from 20 to 60% of original volume.