[USCC] Using alkaline stabilized N-Viro in compost

[Dan Hodges]

We attempted to compost lime stabilized, not cement kiln dust, but certainly 
similar pH characteristics.  The composting process does not deal very well 
with pH's out of the 6 - 8 range.  When the pH returns to those values then 
the composting process will begin to function.


Danny Hodges
Hodges Environmental

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Maureen Reilly" <maureen.reilly at sympatico.ca>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:11 PM
Subject: [USCC] Using alkaline stabilized N-Viro in compost


>
> I just heard of a plan to use sewage sludge (dried Class A sewage sludge
> that has been mixed 50-50 with cement kiln dust) in a composting 
> operation.
>
> Would the high alkaline material (pH 11 or 12) be a problem in the active
> compost?
>
> Maureen Reilly
> Canada
>
>
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