NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance and Outreach - Commercial Composting

Environmental Assistance and Outreach

Composting: Organics Recycling

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For questions regarding Organics Recycling contact:
Brian Rosa 919-707-8123

Commercial Composting

The market for organic wastes has grown in the last few years, making it more profitable to operate a commercial composting business.

Factsheet: A Recycling Coordinators Guide to Managing Compostable and Bio-Based Plastic
From The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers
Yes You Can*! (*Compost and Naturescape) Train the Trainers Course
Carolinas Composting Council's training program for setting up a small to large-scale compost facility.
Manure Composting Manual
Composting is receiving increased attention as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable alternative manure management strategy for livestock producers. The Technical Services Division of Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development developed a new source of information on agricultural composting for producers in this publication.
Invessel Composting at Warren Wilson College
The GreenDrum Project at Asheville, N.C., college.
Composting Organics
Although organics can easily be composted, more and more organic waste is winding up in our landfills every year. Find out about composting organics in this presentation.
Building A Food Waste Diversion Program
Presentation by John Craig of Brooks Contractor gives overview of successful food waste diversion program.
Compost Facility Management
Focuses on site design, safety, odors and contaminants.
EPA Organic Materials Management
Presentation by EPA Region Environmental Scientist Davy Simonson regarding EPA initiatives impacting organic material management.
Erosion Control Manual Utilizing Organic Practices
February 2003, BMP from Texas Compost Market Development project.
School Waste Reduction, Recycling, & Composting
Northeast Recycling Council's website on resources for rural schools.

Marketing Your Compost

The Northeast Recycling Council has a lot of good resources to help market your compost.

Case Studies

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N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance and Outreach - Commercial Composting

Environmental Assistance and Outreach

Composting: Organics Recycling

Composting

Commercial Composting

Marketing Your Compost

Case Studies

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