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2. Source-separated organics - Wikipedia

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   Organic materials, such as yard trimmings, food scraps, wood waste, and paper and paperboard products, typically make up about one-third (by weight) of the municipal solid waste stream. [1] SSO programs depend on the composition of local waste stream, acceptance specifications for the organics processing facility, and collection methods.

3. Reuse of human excreta - Wikipedia

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   SOIL's two composting waste treatment facilities currently transform over 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of human excreta into organic, agricultural-grade compost every month. [67] The compost produced at these facilities is sold to farmers, organizations, businesses, and institutions around the country to help finance SOIL's waste treatment ...

4. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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   As the District established a new Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS), new advancements in water treatment technology were made, leading to the creation of treatment plants and interceptor sewers that conveyed water from local collection systems to the plants for treatment.

5. Home composting - Wikipedia

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   Composting is the biological decomposition of organic waste by recycling food and other organic materials into compost. [1] Home composting can be practiced within households for various environmental advantages, such as increasing soil fertility , reduce landfill and methane contribution, and limit food waste .

6. Green waste - Wikipedia

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   Green waste does not include things such as dried leaves, pine straw, or hay. Such materials are rich in carbon and considered "brown wastes," while green wastes contain high concentrations of nitrogen. Green waste can be used to increase the efficiency of many composting operations and can be added to soil to sustain local nutrient cycling.

7. Here’s how to get a free kitchen compost bin for ... - AOL

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   But the counter top compost bin is one of several ways to collect organic waste for pickup in Sacramento. If you miss the chance at a free counter top bin, similar ones can be found online.