Solid Waste Management and Recycling

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