The role of composting in Msw disposal The composting methods can potential deal up to 25%of the MsW(U.S.,2000) The suitable(such as kitchen vegetable scraps, soiled paper and yard trimmings) materials can be turned into compost in 8 to 24 weeks The resultant compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment( 壤改良剂) or as a medium to grow plants (provides nutrients to the soil) Keeps organic wastes out of landfillsThe suitable (such as kitchen vegetable scraps,soiled paper and yard trimmings) materials can be turned into compost in 8 to 24 weeks; ◆ The role of composting in MSW disposal The resultant compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment (土 壤改良剂） or as a medium to grow plants (provides nutrients to the soil); The composting methods can potential deal up to 25% of the MSW (U.S., 2000). Keeps organic wastes out of landfills