Lesson 10:Composting


Objective: To describe general topics associated with the composting operations.

Goals:


Review:


Introduction

Definition:
Biological decomposition of organic constituents of wastes under controlled conditions (approximately 70% of MSW is decomposable).

General Information

Classified based on O2 use

Environmental conditions and microbial process

Composting Techniques

Pre- and Post-Processing


Assignments


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