The effectiveness of EM4 and Local Micro-organisms (LOM) Activators in Organic Waste Processing in Brikama Market West Coast Region, The Gambia

Abstract Compost is the result of decaying process organic materials due to interaction between decomposing microorganisms found within. a type fertilizer that originates from decomposed materials. Observations at Brikama Market indicated 20 vegetable vendors with least 5 pieces vegetables decaying, market sales decline by approximately kg for every transaction. This study aims determine effectiveness waste treatment using EM4 and LOM. research purely experimental, uses Posttest Group design Independent Sample T-Test. was conducted in groups, different forms waste-treatments which included use local microorganism activators observed as it decays. The results obtained differences average processing LOM activators. temperature activator 29.89°C while 29.97°C. humidity 48.67 49.64 pH 5.96 5.43. revealed significant changes seen measurement temperature, pH. It recommended community participate managing waste, especially making compost