ABSTRACT
The effective use of a technology depends on its ability to adhere to the basic concepts of composting. The major factors that affect the rate of decomposition of the organic matter during composting are oxygen and moisture. Many technologies are better at providing and maintaining proper oxygen and moisture. For example, it is more dif—cult for a windrow system to maintain proper oxygen levels, and it is more dif—cult for the aerated static pile system to maintain proper moisture levels.
