End Uses

The broad classes of end-uses that MSW-derived composts have been used for (CIWM 2002, Efstathios and Stentiford 2004, Newport 1990) are:

·               soil improvement - enhancing soil structure, condition and fertility

·               growing media – as a component of mixes used to grow crops in containers

·               mulches – used to suppress weed growth and conserve water

·               restoration – used for “soil forming” and soil improvement

·               landfill applications – restoration and improvement of landfill covers and as a daily cover material