Composting for Municipalities: Planning and Design Considerations, NRAES-94 Composting for Municipalities contains seven chapters that cover the major aspects of compost facility design and operation. Chapter topics include composting options (such as the composting methods and technologies available to municipalities); planning a municipal compost facility (including assembling a planning team, conducting a market survey, and identifying potential costs); siting a new facility; obtaining feedstock for composting (including sorting and separating mixed municipal solid waste); making compost; marketing compost; and managing a facility for long-term success. Information presented in the eight planning and contract documents, physical and chemical characteristics of commonly composted raw materials, a compost pad area calculation, and a listing of handy conversion factors. Also included in the book are 41 illustrations, 15 tables, numerous sample calculations, a glossary, and a list of resources for additional information. 1988, 136 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, softcover |
