Composting of Soils Contaminated by Explosives
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oil at more than 30 munitions sites across the United States is contaminated with explosives. The U.S. military has discovered that the composting process, and the use of finished (mature, cured) compost can effectively remediate munitions-contaminated soils. To incorporate such soil into the composting process, the soil is excavated and mixed with other feedstocks. The end-product is a contaminant-free soil, containing nutrient-rich humus that can enhance landscaping and horticultural applications. Composting costs considerably less than soil excavation and incineration, the traditional method used for these cleanups.
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