4.9 Benefits and Limitations - Humanitarian Sanitation Hub

4.9 Benefits and Limitations

The various benefits and limitations of (co-) composting are presented in the following table.

BenefitsLimitations
Sustainable method to treat organic wasteThe composting process is labour-intensive
Can combine various organic waste streamsIt requires a considerable land area
Produces a high-quality final product that can be reused in agricultureThe treatment time is generally long
Can be combined with other stabilisation processes for enhanced resultsThe quality of inputs needs to be closely monitored
Has low capital costs compared to other methodsImproper management of the process can result in foul odour generation
Does not need chemicals
Can be built and maintained with locally available materials
Benefits and Limitations of (Co-) Composting
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