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Industrial composting in municipalities is an effective method of processing organic waste from households, garden and green waste and other biodegradable materials. During composting, this organic waste is biodegraded on a large scale under controlled conditions to produce high-quality compost.
Many local authorities are required by law to meet waste quotas and achieve environmental targets in the area of waste management. Household waste composting can help to achieve these targets by reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and helping to promote sustainable waste management. The compost produced by composting household waste can be utilised as a valuable end product. Local authorities can sell the compost or use it for landscaping, soil improvement and agricultural purposes, which can generate additional income or reduce the cost of buying fertiliser.
Collection and separation
Organic waste is collected from households, public institutions and other sources and transported to a central composting plant. There, the waste is shredded, sieved and separated from contaminants such as plastic, glass or metal as required.
Composting process
The organic waste is arranged in large piles or windrows and turned regularly to ensure even aeration and moisture distribution. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi decompose the organic materials during the composting process, generating heat. This heat kills pathogens and accelerates the decomposition of the organic materials.
Maturation and sieving
Once the composting process is complete, the resulting compost is stored to mature. This maturing process allows the compost to stabilise and fully decompose. The compost is then sieved to remove coarse materials and obtain a uniform, high-quality compost.Organic waste management
Local authorities produce large amounts of organic waste, including food waste, garden waste and green waste. Composting offers an effective way to manage this waste by turning it into high-quality compost that can be used as a soil conditioner in parks, green spaces and public gardens.
Reduction of landfill waste
By composting organic waste, local authorities can significantly reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. This not only helps to extend the life of landfill sites, but also reduces the environmental impact of landfill and the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane.Promoting the circular economy
Composting promotes circular economy principles by converting organic waste into valuable resources. The compost produced closes the nutrient cycle and contributes to soil health as well as reducing the need for chemical fertilisers.
Environmentally friendly disposal of green waste
Local authorities must regularly dispose of green waste such as grass cuttings, leaves and branches. Instead of burning these green cuttings or sending them to landfill, local authorities can compost them and use or sell the compost produced locally. The resulting compost is a valuable soil conditioner that increases the nutrient content of the soil, improves the soil structure and increases the soil's ability to retain water. The compost can therefore help to increase soil fertility and promote plant growth.
Public participation and environmental awareness
The introduction of composting programmes in municipalities can help to raise citizens' environmental awareness and encourage their participation in waste separation and recycling. Through education and information campaigns, the benefits of composting can be communicated and community participation in composting initiatives can be encouraged.