Assessment of Different Strategies for Composting of the Two-Phase Olive Mill Solid Waste: A Demonstrative Scale.

ABSTRACT: Thousands of tons of two-phase olive mill solid waste (2P-OMSW) are generated annually, necessitating effective valorization strategies. Composting has been widely explored as a management approach; however, the extended processing time required for these residues poses a significant challenge for the olive industry. In this study, a forced aeration system combined with a semipermeable cover was implemented at a demonstrative scale to enhance the composting process and reduce its duration. Additionally, process optimization was evaluated through a two-stage composting strategy. In stage I, compost preconditioning was carried out using two types of manure (poultry and cow). In stage II, a bioaugmentation process was introduced using the edible fungus Pleurotus eryngii. The composting

SUBMITTER: Velilla-Delgado S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12442762 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature