Municipalities are facing a growing problem of how to safely dispose of their solid waste. A possible solution to this problem is composting the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW). The compost could then be used for agricultural purposes. Equipment was developed and tested for broadcast and band application of MSW compost at selected rates to agricultural lands for cotton production. Replicated tests were conducted to determine the effects of compost on soil parameters (organic matter, soil compaction, soil fertility and additive effects over years) and plant responses (yield, nutrition and insect density).