Bacterium consortium drives compost stability and degradation of organic contaminants in in-vessel composting process of the mechanically separated organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MS-OFMSW)

Commercial composting of the mechanically separated organic fraction municipal solid waste (MS-OFMSW) is employed to stabilize waste. Its feasibility linked process efficacy and compost stability. Threshold values for stability are imposed by regulatory frameworks. Limited reuse options exist this material often due presence pollutants. The optimisation required reach in a viable timeframe. We evaluated effects on degradation contaminates using wood shavings as bulking agent increasing turning frequency pilot scale process. use decreased time while had no impact. addition initial feedstock stimulated microbial activity that turn enhanced detected PAHs short-chain phthalates. • Wood used increased efficiency Increased does not impacted phthalates concentrations after Composting has potential remediate from MS-OFMSW.