| Main Title |
Composting. |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Emergency and Remedial Response. |
| Publisher |
National Risk Management Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, |
| Year Published |
1996 |
| Report Number |
EPA/540-S-96-502; 68-C5-0001 |
| Stock Number |
PB97-209811 |
| OCLC Number |
35747880 |
| Subjects |
Biodegradation
|
| Additional Subjects |
Composting ;
Hazardous materials ;
Biodegradation ;
Soil contamination ;
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ;
Explosives ;
Petroleum products ;
Pesticides ;
Manures ;
Composts ;
Soil treatment ;
Decontamination ;
Land pollution control ;
Cost analysis ;
Semivolatile organic compounds ;
Yard wastes ;
Food wastes ;
Biopiles
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EHAD |
EPA/540-S-96-502 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
10/25/1996 |
| EJBD |
EPA 540-S-96-502 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
01/17/1997 |
| EJDD |
EPA/540/S-96/502 |
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Env Science Center Library/Ft Meade,MD |
04/11/1997 |
| EKBD |
EPA-540/S-96-502 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
03/14/1997 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 540-S-96-502 |
In Binder Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
DISPERSAL |
| EMBD |
EPA/540/S-96/502 |
|
NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK |
12/28/2001 |
| NTIS |
PB97-209811 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
14 pages ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
Compositing is an emerging ex situ biological technology that is potentially applicable to nonvolatile and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in soils. It has been applied to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and explosives. It has been found to be potentially effective in biodegrading heavier petroleum hydrocarbons and some pesticides. Composting processes utilize bulking agents, such as wood chips and straw, to increase the porosity of soil or sediment. Manure, yard wastes, and food-processing wastes are often added to increase the amount of nutrients and readily degradable organic matter. Inorganic fertilizers may be added to supplement available nutrients. These supplements encourage growth of indigenous microbial populations capable of degrading contaminants of concern. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-14). At head of title: Engineering bulletin. "EPA/540-S-96-502." "August 1996." |
