Inventory and composting of yard waste in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohammad Hariz Abdul Rahman, Tosiah Sadi, Aimi Athirah Ahmad, Intan Nadhirah Masri, Masnira Mohammad Yusoff, Hasliana Kamaruddin, Nur Alyani Shakri, Mohamad Abhar Akmal Hamid, R. A. Malek
Abstract
d.w. basis), while the percentage of the seed germination in the compost was over 95%. The viability of the project was indicated from the economic analysis, with benefit to cost ratio (BCR) values of more than 1. The results also suggested that the large scale composting of yard waste in MARDI was feasible and its applicability is continuous. This technique also fulfilled the objective of producing quality compost, which was suitable for agricultural use.
Topics & Concepts
YardWaste managementEngineeringMunicipal solid wasteEnvironmental sciencePhysicsQuantum mechanicsMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesRecycled Aggregate Concrete Performance