5.8 Benefits and Limitations - Humanitarian Sanitation Hub

5.8 Benefits and Limitations

The various benefits and limitations of vermicomposting are presented in the following table.

BenefitsLimitations
Sustainable method to treat organic waste It requires a considerable land area
It is a simple and robust technologyThe quality of inputs needs to be closely monitored
Can combine various organic waste streamsImproper management of the process can result in foul odour generation
Does not need complex machinery or any chemicalsIt may attract rodents and other pests to the organic material, especially food waste
It can be built and maintained with locally available materials, such as wooden boxes, earthworms, and organic wasteHygienisation of compost is required
It has relatively low capital costs compared to other composting methods
Benefits and Limitations of Vermi-composting
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