Sequential ‘acid leaching–anion exchange–aerobic composting’ process for recycle of municipal sludge

Heavy Metals Removal from Sewage Sludge and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) by Co-Composting Process

Background & Aims of the Study: One of the most important pollutants in drinking water, air and soils is heavy metals. It is very harmful for humans and other live organisms. The purpose of this study was the usage of a co-composting process for removal of heavy metals from municipal solid waste and sewage sludge. Materials and Methods: This experimental study was a condu...

Composting of Municipal Wastewater Sludges

Ohio) provided substantive guidance and review. Agency and approved for publication. The process alternatives, trade names, or commercial products are only examples and are not endorsed or recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Other alternatives may exist or may be developed. In addition , the information in this document does not necessarily reflect the policy of the Agency,...

Composting of Municipal Solid Wastes

The generation of municipal solid waste is increasing year by year and there are many options for handling and disposing of these wastes. Currently in United States land disposal is the most common practice to deal with municipal solid wastes. The evolution of waste generation, and increase in population suggest composting as a future alternative. Since municipal solid waste comprises of a high...

Composting of municipal solid waste

THE CITY OF COLOMBO , which has a resident population of little over half a million, and a total area of 3731 hectares, is administered by a Municipal Council. The collection and disposal of solid waste generated within the City is a function of the Municipal Council, and is carried out by its six district offices. The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) collects around 500 metric tons of solid was...

Co-Composting of Treated Fecal Sludge with Municipal Wet Waste-A Review