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The influence of different compost starters on nutrient composition of household waste compost was evaluated under growth chamber conditions. Compost starters investigated were soil only, lime ammonium nitrate (LAN), poultry manure, and fungi only. Fungi used were species of Mucor, Trichoderma, Cephalosporium and Penicillium. Nutrient compost analyses at 4 and 8 weeks showed the household waste compost to be non acidic, and although the type of starter influenced the compost pH, this influence was non significant (p