Waste Concern

Composting Techniques in Khulna City

Client: SDC, Switzerland 

 

Description of work:

  • Test technical and commercial viability of composting and to demonstrate model and process of decentralized composting in Khulna and elsewhere in Bangladesh. As part of the assignment:
  • Prepared a detailed engineering design (structural) for the pilot composting plant at the landfill site.
  • Supervised the installation of the composting plant
  • Advised and provided hands on training and guided Prodipon (an NGO) and municipal staff to operate the composting plant.
  • Advised on marketing strategy of compost.

 

Location: Bangladesh

 

No. of person-months provided by Waste Concern:  2  man-months

 

Period: January 2001-June 2001