Selection of Site
The site should be flat and should not be liable to flooding. It should be readily approachable but slightly away from a main road to avoid any nuisance to the traffic in the event of the plant not operating properly. The approach road should be sufficiently wide so that the traffic is not obstructed in the event of break down of incoming Municipal Solid Waste trucks. The areas where compost is to be supplied should be near the site and should be easily accessible. A site for disposal of non compostables should be available near the compost plant site.
Trees planted along the periphery of the site will serve partly as a barrier against the noise and odour from the plant and also help in litter control by reducing the wind speed . The trees will also protect the plant from dust and pollutants due to the highway.
