Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Development of a model for the evaluation of compost supply–demand dynamics: theory and case study in an area of Rabat region, Morocco

  • ORIGINAL ARTICLE
  • Published:
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Compost Supply–Demand (CSD) dynamics is one of the important aspects to consider when assessing composting plants’ sustainability. However, as most of the focus is put on the technological aspects of feasibility, the quantitative estimation of CSD remains somewhat neglected in many of the previous experiences and research works, especially in developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that estimates CSD based on agricultural land allocations and waste generation components. In this paper a mathematical model is developed and applied to an area of Rabat region in Morocco to estimate and analyze the dynamics of CSD. The model estimates compost potential demand and utilizes an actualization coefficient to deduce actual demand. The main component for the estimation of compost actual demand is compost usage in agriculture, which considers crop calendars, agriculture land allocations and compost application rates for each crop. The results of the application of the model to the study area showed that CSD displays considerable seasonal fluctuation based on the crops planted at each season of the year and on the different harvesting periods which partially explains the difficulties faced by previous composting experiences in the area.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. World Bank, Hoornweg D, Bhada-Tata P (2012) What a waste: a global review of solid waste management. Urban development series, No. 1, knowledge papers no. 15. World Bank, Washington

    Google Scholar 

  2. Hoornweg D, Thomas L, Olten T (1999) Composting and its applicability in developing countries, urban waste management, urban waste management. Working paper series no. 8. World Bank Urban Development Division, Washington, p 46

    Google Scholar 

  3. Eriksen G, Coale F, Bollero G (1999) Soil nitrogen dynamics and maize production in municipal solid waste amended soil. Agron J 91:1009–1016

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Wolkowski R (2003) Nitrogen management considerations for land spreading municipal solid waste compost. J Environ Qual 32:1844–1850

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Guo R, Li G, Jiang T, Schuchardt F, Chen T, Zhao Y, Shen Y (2012) Effect of aeration rate, C/N ratio and moisture content on the stability and maturity of compost. Biores Technol 112:171–178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.02.099

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Kitawaki H, Fujita K (1984) Inhibition by lower fatty acids in composting. Proc Environ SANI 20:75–182. https://doi.org/10.11532/proes1983.20.175

    Google Scholar 

  7. Nakasaki K, Yaguchi H, Sasaki Y, Kubota H (1993) Effects of pH control on composting of garbage. Waste Manag Res 11:117–125

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Nakasaki K, Shoda M, Kubota H (1985) Effect of temperature on composting of sewage sludge. Appl Environ Microbiol 50:1526–1530

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Nakasaki K, Hirai H (2017) Temperature control strategy to enhance the activity of yeast inoculated into compost raw material for accelerated composting. Waste Manag 65:29–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2017.04.019

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Azim K, Soudi B, Boukhari S, Perissol C, Roussos S, Thami AI (2018) Composting parameters and compost quality: a literature review. Org Agric 8:141–158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-017-0180-z

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Makan A, Assobhei O, Mountadar M (2013) Effect of initial moisture content on the in-vessel composting under air pressure of organic fraction of municipal solid waste in Morocco. J Environ Health Sci Eng 10:3. https://doi.org/10.1186/1735-2746-10-3

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Nakasaki K, Yaguchi H, Sasaki Y, Kubota H (1992) Effects of CN ratio on thermophilic composting of garbage. J Biosci Bioeng 73:43–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/0922-338X(92)90229-N

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Azim K, Komenane S, Soudi B (2017) Agro-environmental assessment of composting plants in Southwestern of Morocco (Souss-Massa Region). Int J Recycle Org Waste Agric 6:107–115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40093-017-0157-7

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Aramaki T, Suzuki E, Hanaki K (2001) Supply and demand analysis of compost for effective use of various organic wastes in Aichi Prefecture (in Japanese). J Environ Sci (Jpn) 14:367–371

    Google Scholar 

  15. Haut-Commissariat au Plan, Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches Démographiques (2017) Projections de la population des régions et des provinces 2014–2030. https://rgph2014.hcp.ma. Accessed 12 March 2020

  16. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2020) FAOSTAT. http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QC. Accessed 14 Apr 2020

  17. Ministère de l’agriculture de la pêche maritime, développement rural et des eaux et forêts, Statistiques agricoles (2016) http://statagri.agriculture.gov.ma:9090/statistic. Accessed 27 Feb 2020

  18. Rajhans V, Badole WP, Deewan P, Meena VS (2014) Carbon and weight loss during composting of wheat straw by different methods. Ann Biol 30:354–357

    Google Scholar 

  19. Larney FJ, Olson AF, Carcamo AA, Chang C (2000) Physical changes during active and passive composting of beef feedlot manure in winter and summer. Biores Technol 75:139–148

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Cekmecelloglu D, Demirci A, Graves RE, Davitt NH (2004) Optimization of windrow food waste composting to inactivate pathogenic microorganisms. Trans ASABE 48:2023–2032. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.19977

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Karyadi J, Harano MM, Shimizu N, Takigawa T, Kimura T (2007) Degradation of organic matter in cattle manure composting by aeration and turning in a packed-bed reactor. J JSAM 69:71–78

    Google Scholar 

  22. Nadia Z (2008) Gestion Des Déchets Verts Urbains : Caractérisation et Dimensionnement d’une Unité Pilote De Compostage, Dissertation, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Rabat

  23. Astier M, Gesper PL, Buchanan M (1994) Combining legumes and compost: a viable alternative for farmers in conversion to organic agriculture. Compost Sci Util 2:80–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/1065657X.1994.10757921

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Pinamonti F, Nicolini G, Dalpiaz A, Stringari G, Zorzi G (1999) Compost use in viticulture: effects on heavy metal levels in soil and plants. Commun Soil Sci Plan 30:1531–1549

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

This study was partially supported by Toyo University’s Center for Sustainable Development Studies under Toyo University’s Focal Research Promotion Program.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Toyo University, Graduate School of Global and Regional Studies, Tokyo, Japan

    Mohamed Hamza Cherki

  2. Toyo University, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, Tokyo, Japan

    Hidetoshi Kitawaki

Authors
  1. Mohamed Hamza Cherki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Hidetoshi Kitawaki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Mohamed Hamza Cherki.

Additional information

Publisher's Note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Cherki, M.H., Kitawaki, H. Development of a model for the evaluation of compost supply–demand dynamics: theory and case study in an area of Rabat region, Morocco. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 24, 712–724 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-022-01356-2

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-022-01356-2

Keywords

Search

Navigation