How to Make Fertilizer From Sludge, Complete with Benefits

BANDAR LAMPUNG, RADARLAMPUNG.CO.ID - Fecal sludge, which is considered disgusting, can actually be used as organic fertilizer, which is rich in benefits for plants.

The Regional Cleaning Company (PD) for the City of Bandar Lampung has also started utilizing fecal sludge from the Faecal Sludge Treatment Installation (IPLT) in Bakung to become organic fertilizer.

In processing it into organic fertilizer, the process is quite easy and cost-effective. simply by utilizing the materials that are around.

The composting method is used by the PD Sanitation City of Bandar Lampung to convert faecal sludge into organic fertilizer.

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Composting is the process of producing fertilizer by mixing a number of organic materials with certain temperature and humidity settings, as well as with the help of microorganisms that function to activate the composting process (a starter).

PD Sanitation of Bandar Lampung City has conducted a trial run of organic fertilizer made with SNV.

The stages of fertilizer production are completed, namely drying the IPLT sludge and mixing it with vegetable waste.

to decompose it, given worms. Worm droppings are used as organic fertilizer.

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It is explained on the website Nawasis (National Housing Water and Sanitation Information Services) that the composting process, if assisted by a starter, takes 1–1.5 months.

However, without a starter, the composting process takes around 4-6 months.

According to Webside Nawasia, the cheapest and most effective composting method is the "Open Window" system.

where a mixture of compost and waste is piled one meter high, two meters wide, and 40–50 meters long.

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