Teoville home basic info initiative strategy critical factors other links Segregation of Wastes at Source Segregation of waste at source is the key to any successful solid waste management scheme. They are encouraged to clean the non-biodegradable materials before disposing it and to chop kitchen leftovers into smaller pieces. It is important that households understand the value of segregation. This was given top priority in Teoville. Technology Composting, the process of converting organic matter into compost or organic fertilizer through the action of microorganisms, can be successfully done not just in the countryside but also in urban areas.
Organisms break down the soluble, readily degradable compounds.
The high-temperature phase, which can last from few days to several months. High temperature kills many forms of microbes and limit the rate of decomposition. Aeration and mixing will keep the temperature down. The cooling and maturation phase, which can last several months. The rate of which composting occurs depends on physical and chemical factors.