How do you dispose of biodegradable waste?

How do you dispose of biodegradable waste?

If you produce biodegradable waste you can send it for recycling into compost. You can treat biodegradable waste on an industrial scale by either composting or anaerobic digestion (AD). Composting is more suitable for fibrous materials. AD is more suitable for wet wastes and sludges that degrade easily.

Can you recycle biodegradable products?

Products that are labeled as 'biodegradable' can be disposed of in your garbage. However it is important to remember that landfills lack the microorganisms and oxygen required for waste to biodegrade in a timely manner, so you should still try to minimize your use of items that are not recyclable or compostable.

Is biodegradable better than recycling?

Choosing biodegradable resins Some don't degrade well in landfills — they're better off in an industrial composting facility. Also, because of the chemical treatment that makes them biodegradable, most can't be recycled alongside traditional plastics.