Patent ID: 6056800
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: C05F,Y02P,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of composting comprising the steps of:(a) forming on a solid base a compost heap of aerobic material;(b) removing from the top of sais heap a substantial amount of said aerobic material to form an upwardly opening cavity defined by a lower portion spaced from said base and by peripheral sides;(c) filling a portion of said cavity with a mixture comprising anaerobic material and aerobic material, said mixture having an upper surface terminating below the top of said heap;(d) covering said upper surface with a layer of aerobic material to form a lid for said heap;(e) providing sufficient amounts of aerobic material as said lid and said peripheral sides to maintain conditions effective for decomposition of said mixture;(f) maintaining said mixture undisturbed during said decomposition;(g) removing said mixture after decomposition from said cavity leaving in place said peripheral sides thereby creating a replacement cavity;(h) refilling said replacement cavity with a new mixture of aerobic material and anaerobic material; and(i) covering said new mixture with a layer of aerobic material forming a new lid for said heap.