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Which precautions are necessary for proper decomposition of domestic waste ?

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i. To ensure proper decomosition of waste, only biodegradable wastes like food waste, paper, etc. should be used.
ii. Non-biodegradable waste like plastic, thermocol, etc., should be separated, since it may contain hazardous chemicals that can kill the useful microbes and hamper the process of decomposition.
iii. Optium moisture contect should be maintained in the garbage pile in order to ensure faster decomposition of waste.
iv. Aeration by mixing should be performed to provide sufficient oxtgen foe aerobic microbes in the garbage pile and prevent generation of foul odours.
v. The proporation of wet (green) waste to dry (brown) waste should be maintained in the compost pile.
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