Course Description The course covers technological and non-technological aspects of solid waste management. Technological aspects include municipal solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, energy recovery, incineration, hazardous waste management and waste disposal on land. Non-technological aspects include policy development, legislation, institutional arrangements, financing, stakeholder involvement, and privatization of solid waste management services and...Read More

Abstract The composting of a faeces/ash mixture and food waste in relative proportions of 1:0, 1:1 and 1:3 was studied in three successive experiments conducted in Kampala, Uganda in 216 L reactors insulated with 75 mm styrofoam or not insulated. The faeces/ash mixture alone exceeded 50°C for
12 days in insulated reactors, but did not reach or...Read More

Abstract In urine diverting toilets, urine and faeces are collected separately. The purpose is to collect the fractions in their undiluted and small volume concentrations and to recycle their nutrient content. Faeces should be treated before they are used in agriculture since they may contain enteric microorganisms, some of which may be pathogenic. In this paper, composting of...Read More