Correctional complex launches into food residuals composting

Article Abstract:

Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New York City completed its compost processing facility in Jan 1997. The facility, called an agitated bay composting system, has a capacity of 32 cubic yards/loading and is intended to process the 20,000 tons of garbage and food residuals that are discarded in the correctional facility annually. The food residuals are collected after every meal in 44-gallon containers with attachable casters and lids. The Rikers Island Farm Project has announced its intention to use the compost processed at the correction facility for its vegetable production operations.

Methods, Correctional institutions, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Rikers Island

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Examples of systems used at composting facilities

Article Abstract:

Japan's municipal solid waste treatment processes are examined. These include using fermenting tanks for soil sludge, rotary drums for pulverizing, and composting equipment such as kiln-type, unit-type and scoop-type.

Japan, Statistical Data Included, Production management

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