Windrow composting is the most common process of composting in India. It mainly involves the stabilization of organic solid waste through aerobic decomposition. This process facilities can efficiently handle large quantities of waste in comparison to vermicomposting. It is a process for bio-degrading’s organic material aerobically. This method produces heat that destroys pathogens and also produces a stabilized compost product for use as mulch, coil conditioner and top soil additive. Then, the organic material is left to decompose outdoors, aided only by watering and mechanical turning for aeration. This process is simple, non-intensive has a very low capital cost, and is used by farmers, municipalities and waste processing corporations. It is the slowest large-scale process used to produce compost. Windrow composting process can be used to process yard waste, food, paper and sewage sludge.
What is windrow composting process and how it works?
