Study of Compost Based on Sewage Sludge and Different Structural Materials

Abstract

The characterization of compost compositions on the basis of sewage sludge and structural materials (straw, sawdust, bark) composting is described. A comparison of the methods most often used for composting and characterization of structural materials is also presented. Sewage sludge and structural materials were mixed in different ratios and composted in piles (laboratory scale) for 3 months. During this time, the composting process was controlled using standard methods. The bioavailability of some xenobiotics in an agriculture experiment (using beans) was also investigated.

Keywords

• sewage sludge
• compost
• composting
• reclamation
• bioaccumulation