Date of Graduation
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Department
Agricultural & Extension Education
Committee Chair
Stacy A. Gartin
Committee Member
Robert G. Diener
Committee Member
Layle D. Lawrence
Committee Member
Henry W. Hogmire
Abstract
There has been an increased interest in composting because of the benefits provided to both farmer and industry. These benefits include reductions in pesticides, water pollutants such as nitrogen in water runoff, volume reductions of manure and other waste products, a reduction in harmful pathogens, and cost reductions associated with normal disposal methods. With local, state, and national regulations becoming stricter on how waste is disposed of, it is obvious that composting is the best and most cost effective alternative. Once the compost is completely cured it can be sold to cover expenses of equipment, and laborers. Often, if done on a large scale, a profit can be made on the sale of compost.
Recommended Citation
Prigge, Christopher Edward, "The development of a benchtop composting reactor for bioremediation of pesticides." (1999). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 10396.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10396