NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises an elongated generally horizontally oriented maturation tank (21); hollow rotatable shaft having openings deployed in the tank; first auger for urging materials in the tank in a first direction along the shaft; second auger for urging materials in the tank in an opposite direction along the shaft; flexible tines; input to introduce temperature controlled forced air into the shaft; suction for removing air from the tank at a greater strength than forced air input; at least one fluid input; and at least one ultraviolet light source.    USE - In composting for generating compost (claimed) which is useful for soil applications.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus shortens the time needed to convert mixed pulp into unlimited use and relatively odor-free compost down from several weeks to several days, and for producing the compost without the need for a large or remote outdoor area. The method is modified so as to improve the quality of the compost so that it is made more suitable for particular soil applications. The introduction of heated air helps to minimize leachates that may result from condensation. The multi-directional aeration disbursement device is provided at each opening to provide better air distribution into the compost pulp mix in the tank, and to prevent clogging. The unique apparatus provide usable compost through the combination of the mixing/agitating action in the tank, the introduction of air, the eradication of pathogens by the UV lights while mixing, and the evacuation of spent air by balanced vacuum. In addition, the spray injection of liquid supplements may be provided to meet any particular soil requirements. These conditions accelerate the composting process, providing what nature does about 10 times faster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Apparatus comprises an elongated generally horizontally oriented maturation tank (21) having a central axis, a closable inlet opening, a closable outlet opening, and at least one vent; hollow rotatable shaft having openings deployed in the tank; first auger attached to the shaft for urging materials in the tank in a first direction along the shaft; second auger attached to the shaft for urging materials in the tank in an opposite direction along the shaft; flexible tines attached to the shaft; an input for introducing temperature controlled forced air into the hollow shaft; suction in communication with the vent for removing air from the tank at a greater strength than the forced air input; at least one fluid input located in an upper region inside the tank; and at least one ultraviolet light source located in an upper region inside the tank. The shaft has an axis and is disposed inside the tank such that the axis of the shaft is offset from the axis of the tank. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a system for generating compost comprising at least two maturation tanks and at least one fluid communication channel between such tanks, where each tank further comprises an exterior wall having a closable inlet opening, a closable outlet opening and at least one vent, hollow rotatable shaft, two augers, input for introducing forced air into the shaft, and fluid input; and    (2) method for generating compost involving introducing organic pulp into a mixing tank; rotating hollow shaft in the tank, where the shaft has openings and dual direction augers located on it; introducing pre-determined quantity of an additive comprising a member selected from at least one microorganism and/or enzyme, to the pulp to form a mixture; introducing pressurized air into the mixture through the openings in the shaft; activating a suction to remove air from the tank; and continuing the rotation of the shaft, the introduction of pressurized air, and the suction of air for a time period of 1-6 days.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a composting system.    Horizontally oriented maturation tanks (21)