Compost Resources

ECS is committed to advancing the understanding of compost process science, design standards, and regulations within our industry. If visiting us for the first time, the slider below highlights posts we recommend you read first.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Compost Engineering

Have a compost question? ECS can help!

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ECS: Milestones & Memories

Archive of ECS milestones and memories along our compost journey.

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ECS Research – Compostable Plastic Degradation Rates

Read a brief overview of recently published ECS research on compostable plastic degradation in a laboratory.

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Understanding Compost Air Permits

A brief history of air permitting in the compost industry and ECS suggestions for navigating the permitting process.

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Biosolids Composting

Learn more about biosolids composting.

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Modeling Compost Bio-Oxidation Rates

ECS shares experience at modeling compost bio-oxidation, and some of the parameters involved.

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Composting Efficiency: Definition, Examples and Explanations

Learn the definition, examples, and explanations of compost efficiency.

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Compost Vector Management Using a Biolayer Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) System

This article discusses strategies for mitigating vectors at aerated commercial compost facilities.

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Why Should We Compost?

Here are some reasons we believe composting is worthwhile.

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Biosolids and Food Waste – Blend or Separate?

In the world of composting, selecting the right combination of feedstocks is critical. Feedstocks like biosolids, food waste, yard waste, and other organics all have unique characteristics that...

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Engineered Compost Systems Design Used for City of Seattle Compost

2022 Update In 2021, Lenz Enterprises selected ECS to provide a high aeration rate expansion system. The new system enables an additional 75,000TPY of composting capacity through the site,...

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PFAS in Compost

Resources to learn about PFAS an their impact on compost.

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Napa, CA Composting

Napa organics undergo an aerated static pile compost process. Learn more here.

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Goldilocks Design: Build Your Composting Facility “Just Right” to Maximize Return on Investment

Sizing compost systems 'too big' or 'too small' can cripple a project's financial returns. This article outlines how to optimize your investment.

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Washington State Passes Organic Diversion Legislation

Washington State passes HB1799 to divert organics from landfills.

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New Jersey Composting

ECS supports new composting projects in New Jersey.