IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ORGANIC WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM THROUGH COMPOSTING (STROC) IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN SÃO LUÍS/MA

Abstract

Most of the waste generated by society is organic in nature, and a large portion is still disposed of inappropriately, when it could be treated more beneficially. Composting is one such treatment method, being not only economically viable but also environmentally justifiable, as it helps produce organic compost for fertilizer. The objective of this research is to develop an Organic Waste Treatment System through Composting (STROC) and analyze the quality of the compost produced, aiming for the environmentally sound disposal of waste generated in a school restaurant in São Luís, Maranhão. To this end, the waste was quantified and classified, then used to design the STROC. The resulting compost was subjected to chemical analysis to assess its quality. The results demonstrated that the STROC design was efficient, treating 3,074.35 kg of organic waste, avoiding its disposal in inappropriate locations, and producing a high-quality product. This system has the potential to be replicated in similar contexts. It is concluded that the adequate treatment of organic waste from the school restaurant results in a value-added product, which can be used in the recovery of degraded areas, in food production, in addition to offering socio-environmental benefits to the surrounding communities.

DOI: 10.56238/edimpacto2025.051-001