Figure 3 shows the moisture content variation of the waste during the I and II phases. This is said to have direct implications on the waste settlement as higher initial moisture in the fresh waste makes it more compressible. Since the substrate in the pits are solely organic kitchen waste a uniform settlement pattern is observed without much differential settlement. Though differential settlement can happen to an extent in biodegradable waste, certain operational and maintenance practices which are followed in the experiment such as sorting, pre-treatment (turning and compacting) can ensure that differential settlement (if any) is taken care of. The frequent turning of the waste reduced the particle size and rendered the process more aerobic making the decomposition faster and consequent settlement faster. Ritzkowski&Stegmann[2003] has noted that under aerobic condition the rate of settlement is greater due to increase in degradation. Significance of attaining 40-50% settlement is that it aids in ensuring enough space to run the cyclic process in which dumping of waste and planting alternates. This in turn enhances the chance of development of landscaped landfill that can be implemented as a continuous and sustainable process.