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Guides, tools, and training resources supporting community compost planning, education, and infrastructure development.
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Compost System Planning
Guides and tools for planning, sizing, and designing effective community compost systems.
Compost Building Guides
Construction guides and technical resources for building compost infrastructure and equipment.
Compost Education & Certification
Training programs and certification resources to support compost operators and educators.
Compost Funding & Grants
Funding opportunities and grant programs supporting community compost infrastructure and development.
Compost System Planning
People, Food & Land Foundation · Calla Rose Ostrander
A comprehensive guide outlining key considerations for planning and developing community compost systems. Includes a practical planning checklist to support site selection, capacity planning, and implementation steps.
People, Food & Land Foundation
An interactive tool for estimating feedstock availability and composting capacity needs across California communities.
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UCANR)
Overview of compost fundamentals, materials management, and best practices for agricultural and community applications.
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UCANR)
Guidance on evaluating compost quality, maturity, and suitability for agricultural use.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
Recorded webinar covering best practices for launching and managing successful community composting programs.
Compost Building Guides
Three-Bin ASP Compost System
CACC · Timothy England
A construction guide for building a three-bin aerated static pile compost system.
In development · Not yet published
Wheelbarrow Mounted Screener
CACC · Timothy England
Design plans for a manual screener to process finished compost.
In development · Not yet published
Community Compost Kiosk
CACC · Timothy England
Design concepts and build guidance for a community compost collection kiosk.
In development · Not yet published
Compost Education & Certification
USCC · Compost Foundation
Professional certification program for compost facility operators.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
An online certificate course supporting the development of community-scale composting programs.
Compost Funding & Grants
Strategic Growth Council (California)
State funding program supporting tribal infrastructure, climate resilience, and community development projects.