(EP989967-A1)      Night-soil and other biodegradable material is collected and composted in a space (23) in which a starting bed (29) has been spread out to accelerate decomposition. Wastes are dropped onto the starting bed and liquid is separated off and conveyed out of the space to containers (27) for separate processing. The space is lined with a flexible, liquid-impermeable sack (8) open at the top. The upper edge of the container is pressed (40) against the ceiling (36) located under the floor (32) of at least one overhead toilet. The ceiling/floor has an opening (34) for attachment to the toilet. Breakdown of the material occurs while it in the sack. The completely or partially broken down material is transported away while still located in the sack.    USE -   For composting night soil and other degradable domestic waste. It may be used in a permanent dwelling or establishment such as a refugee cap where large numbers of people gather for an indefinite time.    ADVANTAGE -   The waste disposal is simple and inexpensive and operates with minimum risk of spread of infection. The capacity of a composting arrangement is increased by accelerating the breakdown of the material by providing the starter bed.    (CN1260770-A)      Night-soil and other biodegradable material is collected and composted in a space (23) in which a starting bed (29) has been spread out to accelerate decomposition. Wastes are dropped onto the starting bed and liquid is separated off and conveyed out of the space to containers (27) for separate processing. The space is lined with a flexible, liquid-impermeable sack (8) open at the top. The upper edge of the container is pressed (40) against the ceiling (36) located under the floor (32) of at least one overhead toilet. The ceiling/floor has an opening (34) for attachment to the toilet. Breakdown of the material occurs while it in the sack. The completely or partially broken down material is transported away while still located in the sack.    USE -   For composting night soil and other degradable domestic waste. It may be used in a permanent dwelling or establishment such as a refugee cap where large numbers of people gather for an indefinite time.    ADVANTAGE -   The waste disposal is simple and inexpensive and operates with minimum risk of spread of infection. The capacity of a composting arrangement is increased by accelerating the breakdown of the material by providing the starter bed.    (EP989967-B1)      Night-soil and other biodegradable material is collected and composted in a space (23) in which a starting bed (29) has been spread out to accelerate decomposition. Wastes are dropped onto the starting bed and liquid is separated off and conveyed out of the space to containers (27) for separate processing. The space is lined with a flexible, liquid-impermeable sack (8) open at the top. The upper edge of the container is pressed (40) against the ceiling (36) located under the floor (32) of at least one overhead toilet. The ceiling/floor has an opening (34) for attachment to the toilet. Breakdown of the material occurs while it in the sack. The completely or partially broken down material is transported away while still located in the sack.    USE -   For composting night soil and other degradable domestic waste. It may be used in a permanent dwelling or establishment such as a refugee cap where large numbers of people gather for an indefinite time.    ADVANTAGE -   The waste disposal is simple and inexpensive and operates with minimum risk of spread of infection. The capacity of a composting arrangement is increased by accelerating the breakdown of the material by providing the starter bed.