Abstract
Composting of municipal solid waste is
one of the means of diverting organic waste from the waste
streams thus eliminating the use of landfills. This process will
ensure availability of cheaper materials which can enhance soil
fertility thus leading to reduction of pollution and increasing
life span of the landfill site. Availability of reliable data on
waste composition and characterization studies will be
invaluable to policy makers for formulation of policy on
proper waste management. Also, quantification and
characterization of municipal solid waste (MSW) are vital tools
for decision making for adequate planning on sustainable solid
waste management (SSWM)...