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Composting

Composting is an expanding industry, largely driven by legislation designed to divert the vast amounts of Biodegradable waste away from Landfill.

The Local Authority strongly supports the Composting of waste, this is a vital componenet of meeting the waste management strategy targets for Recycling and Composting  under the Landfill Directive to reduce the amount of Landfilling of Biodegradable Municiple Waste.

Local Authorities are considering a far more ambitious target for the amount of Waste to be diverted from Landfill.
 By 2020 the amount of Biodegradable Municiple Waste sent to landfill must be reduced by 75% of the amount produced in the early 90's.

Compost can be used as a soil structure and enhance its biodegradable activity and a growing medium for horticultural industry.
 The use of Composting reduces harmful emissions of the greenhouse gas Methane from Landfills, it reduces the need for scarce natural resources such as peat and it returns organic matter to the soil.

On-farm composting systems will continue to play a huge part, as agriculture is the largest market for waste derived compost. As well as fitting in with the "proximity principle" it also provides farmers with a valuable opportunity for diversification.
Benefits of on-farm composting

  • Provides an opportunity for diversification increasing profitability
  • Excellent supply of soil conditioner leading to:
 
    • increased nutrient levels
    • better plant survival and growth
    • increased water retention capabilities
    • improved soil structure
  • Reduction in the need for expensive inorganic fertilisers.Decrease in plant losses due to soil borne diseaseReduction in soil erosion
  • Diverts biodegradable waste away from landfill
  • Reduces peat extraction and importation
  • Provides a practical, sustainable and cost-effective solution to dealing with biodegradable waste
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