Vermicomposting plant at Vellalore

Budget : 50 Lakhs

Innovation Type (Process/ Product): Product

About the Project:

The vermicompost plant at Vellalore was established in 2016 by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) at an estimated cost of Rs. 50 lakhs. 100 MT of segregated waste is processed and converted into compost at this site. The incoming waste is shredded and transferred to the windrows’ platform. The temperature and moisture levels of the windrows are maintained at 50 – 55o C and 40 - 45% respectively. The mass is aerated at least twice in the two week duration on these windrows. The partly digested mass gradually turns greenish in colour after which it is transferred to the pre-constructed vermi beds. These beds contain 4 - 5% by weight of worms and the temperature of the beds is maintained around 25o C by sprinkling water regularly and using gunny bags for cooling. The completely digested compost reduces to 25% of its volume which is dark brown in colour. It is then tested in the lab and sent for packaging.

Sector : Solid Waste Management

Pilot City : Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Ownership : Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation

Know More : commr.coimbatore@tn.gov.in

Connect : commr.coimbatore@tn.gov.in

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Best Practices

Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban India

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