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A huge quantity of waste in the form of domestic and industrial effluents is discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies, which has severe impacts on its biotic and abiotic environment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. At its most essential, the process of composting requires simply piling up waste outdoors and waiting for the materials to break down from anywhere between 5-6 weeks or even more. Modern, methodical composting is a multi step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air and carbon and nitrogen rich materials. Microorganisms further break up the material. In this paper, we had used the remediated waste for composting by pits and bins method. In the composted obtained had moisture content was found 60%. The pH value of prepared compost was found in range of 7.4 - 7.5. The organic matter was 42% dry weight in composted manure. Bulk density and ratio of C:N was measured 185 g.L-1 and 30 respectively. The organic carbon, total nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were found 8.5%, 1.55%, 0.95% and 1.90% respectively. The composted manure can be used to enhance the soil fertility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]