A method for using large chambers, located deep within the earth, for the
disposal of processed waste is disclosed. In this context, waste includes
solid waste from sewage, and other organic-waste materials from urban,
agricultural or industrial sources. These wastes will be processed by
mechanical pulverization and hydration to produce a slurry, which will be
injected into the well's chamber. The anaerobic condition in the chamber
will be conducive to the production of gases, especially methane which
will be harvested as a source of industrial fuel. Hydrogen, ammonia and
other gases will also be harvested. This system will alleviate the acute
problem of disposal of wastes from urban agricultural and industrial
sources. It will decrease pollution of the air with greenhouse gases and
pollution of the land area water with organic wastes and also release of
disease-causing pathogens. The system may be adapted to facilitate the
disposal of nuclear wastes.