METHOD OF SIMULTANEOUSLY COMPOSTING ANAEROBIC AND AEROBIC MATERIAL

摘要

A method for composting organic waste materials using aerobic and anaerobic decomposition processes simultaneously is disclosed. The method of the present invention is carried out by forming a compost pile (10) of aerobic material and introducing a liquid anaerobic and aerobic materials (14, 16) into the interior to form a saturated internal core. The parameters of the decomposition processes including temperature, water content, aeration, and moisture percolation are monitored to ensure that adequate conditions are met for decomposition processes to proceed simultaneously. After a predetermined time interval has passed, the core (14, 16) is removed forming an upwardly opening cavity (12) that is refilled with aerobic material preparatory to another decomposition cycle. The composting method of the present invention is adaptable to a wide range of composting operations ranging from a single compost pile to commercial scale operations involving a plurality of large compost piles being constructed using heavy equipment and managing the compost operation on a timed schedule.