DEMAND FOR COMPOST FROM URBAN ORGANIC SOLID WASTE 239
It appears feasible to develop markets for waste-derived compost in the urban area of
Hyderabad-Secunderabad, but this will take time, since much education and promo-
tion must be undertaken. Technical support and subsidies (e.g. free wastes) appear to
be needed to produce a quality product at a price acceptable to a significant number of
cultivators.
Figure 11.1. Potential stakeholder participation in composting of urban organic solid waste in
Hyderabad
Waste generators' co-
operation in separation is
essential
MCH trucks and private trucks
should collect the separated
waste and supply to the
composting sites
Resource persons and
R&D can experiment and
improve composting
processes and efficiency
Feedback from consumers on
quality, price and delivery
Step 1 Separation Process
Households
+
Institutions/Hotels/Shops
+
NGO s/CBO s 1 Separate waste into biodegradable
and other wastes
2 NGOs and CBOs educate the public in
separation
Step 2 Collection and Transportation
Separated waste
Mixed waste
Separate waste Composting plants
Private contractors,
municipal trucks
Step 3 Composting Process
Aerobic +
vermicomposting
Experts at the Pollution Control Boad & universities should do the monitoring
Composting plants
Public-private
partnerships
NGO s
CBOs
Step 4 Marketing
- Research compost demand and potential markets
- Identify and exploit fertilizer distribution channels
- Involve agricultural extension and farmers' organisations