Bulta, located in the Narayangonj district southeast of Dhaka, holds the distinction of being the world’s first compost plant based on carbon trading. Waste Concern’s compost plant in Bulta is registered under the Clean Development Mechanism act. It was officially opened in November 2008.

Laden with vegetable scraps and organic refuse, trucks from Dhaka’s Karwan Bazaar arrive hourly at Bulta; after being weighed, each truck heads towards the pre-composting area. All the data pertaining to weight are electronically stored and monitored, thus preventing data manipulation.

The following images show different aspects of the Bulta compost plant. The plant has hosted visits by several foreign delegations.

World's first compost plant commissioned under a CDM project at BULTA
Pre-composting Shed	Partial View of the Compost Plant at Bulta, Narayanganj
World's First Compost Plant using Carbon Trading in Bulta, Narayanganj.	Opening of the Compost Plant at Bulta, Narayanganj on December 25, 2008
Opening of the Compost Plant at Bulta, Narayanganj on December 25, 2008	Organic Waste Collected from Vegetable Markets and Other Sources
Electronic Weighing Bridge Used for Documenting the Incoming Amount of Waste.	Data Recorded for Proper Monitoring of Incoming Waste
Wheel Loader Used for Composting Process	Monitoring Oxygen Level in the Compost Pile
Temperature Monitoring	Blowers forcing Oxygen in the Organic Waste Heap for Aerobic Condition.
Reusing Water from Leachet Tank to Maintain Moisture Content in the Organic Waste Heap in Pre-comosting Shed	Partial View of the Maturing Shed
Matured Compost Pile in the Maturing Shed	Drum Screen Used for Screening Matured Compost
Matured Compost Screened by Mechanical Drum Screen	Finished Compost Piled in Storage Space
Women Workers Bagging Finished Compost	Stitching Compost Bags
Bags of Finished Compost Ready for Marketing	Workers of the Compost Plant Enjoying Better Working Condition
Free Meal Provided for the Poor Workers in Bulta Plant	Free Meal Provided for the Poor Workers in Compost Plant