Exploring Household Composting as an Effective Solution for Urban Waste Management

Exploring Household Composting as an Effective Solution for Urban Waste Management

Dr. Archana Tanawade1, Nitin Sawalkar2, Nikhil Aher 3, Prajwal Gunjal4

1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, VIIT, Pune, Maharashtra, India

2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, VIIT, Pune, Maharashtra, India

3Student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, VIIT, Pune, Maharashtra, India

4Student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, VIIT, Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Abstract - Organic wastes are generated from many sources’ compiles, solid waste, food, kitchens wastes, etc. Disposal of solid waste is stinging and widespread problem in both urban and rural areas in many developed and developing countries. Collection and disposal of solid waste is one of the major problems of urban environment in most countries worldwide today. Improper Solid Waste Management causes many environmental problems. Traditional composting methods have been common practices in many rural/sub urban areas and requires more time for complete degradation. Traditional method requires large sites for disposal, which nowadays is not possible, as limited spaces are available in the cities. So, here comes the need to find new techniques such as Home Composting. The research focuses on understanding the effectiveness of household composting as a waste management technique for household garbage. Household composting is an attractive method in which small bins can be used as an alternative to composting sites to a small scale. This technique helps to decompose the organic matter in lesser time than the traditional methods. Addition of compost accelerators in the bins increases the decomposition rate. Simply by home composting, the quantity of waste can be reduced.

Key Words: Solid Waste Management, Composting, Compost Accelerators, Home Composting, Household Garbage