Composting at the pilot-scale facility was performed in 207-liter (55 gal) drums.
Feedstocks used were the actual MSW and the synthetic MSWs.
Aeration was done by temperature feedback (turned on when temperatures exceeded 60°C), as well as by a computer-controlled, timed aeration.
Material in the drums was turned and the moisture levels adjusted to approximately 50% every three days.
Samples were taken during the turning process and transported on ice to the University of Cincinnati for analysis.