• SHUBHAM D. AMBHORE
• AMARSINH B. LANDAGE

Municipal finances are constantly strained by the ever-growing crisis of municipal solid waste (MSW) management. A significant portion of MSW is organic waste, which decomposes anaerobically in landfills, generating methane, a potent greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change. Traditional composting methods, while beneficial, often lack economic viability due to slow processing times and space requirements. This research explores Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae as a potential game-changer for municipalities seeking a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. BSF larvae are nature's decomposers, known for their rapid breakdown of various organic materials. This study focuses on the economic feasibility of establishing BSF farms specifically designed to process municipal organic waste. This aim of the research is to develop a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, providing municipalities with a clear picture of BSF technology's potential to transform waste management. Beyond economic benefits, BSF farms have the potential to significantly reduce landfill methane emissions and promote a more sustainable waste management cycle.

Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Organic waste management, Municipal waste reduction, Sustainable waste management

"BLACK SOLDIER FLY BIOCONVERSION: AN ALTERNATIVE AND ECONOMICAL APPROCH TO MUNICIPAL ORGANIC WSTE MANAGEMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.h863-h868, July-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407798.pdf

"BLACK SOLDIER FLY BIOCONVERSION: AN ALTERNATIVE AND ECONOMICAL APPROCH TO MUNICIPAL ORGANIC WSTE MANAGEMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no. pph863-h868, July-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2407798.pdf