[USCC] Composting Whole Eggs

[Art Krenzel]

The contents of whole eggs (good or bad) are perfect for a biogas digester. 
The shells could be added to a compost or worm pile for mineral recovery..

Composting is an energy wasting process - biodigestion is an energy 
producing process.  Some things have another use before we commit them to 
the soil.

Art Krenzel




> Hi - several questions about the proposed composting of whole eggs.
>  1. Roughly how many per day/week are we thinking of handling?
>
> Good Morning Group,
>
> We have a yard waste composting facility that is proposing to add eggs 
> from
> a nearby egg processor to their composting operation. Does anyone have a
> good C/N ration and % moisture for eggs. We know that odors from the
> sulfur compounds will require control measures that are different than the
> usual yard waste and that is covered in their operation plan. What would
> be the recommend maximum percentage of the mix to be eggs?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Ken Powell
> Environmental Scientist
> SW Processing Facilities Unit
> Kansas Department of Health & Environment
> Bureau of Waste Management
> 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320
> Topeka, KS 66612-1366
> Phone: (785) 296-1121
> Fax: (785) 296-1592
> E-mail kpowell at kdhe.state.ks.us
> www.kdheks.gov/waste