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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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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Oregon DEQ recieves $2B in Grants

EPA funding for organics infrastructure heads to Oregon.

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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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Webinar: Compost and Stormwater Media: identifying knowledge gaps and research needs

Register for CREF's upcoming webinar on compost use for stormwater management.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Compost Engineering

Have a compost question? ECS can help!

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Why Should We Compost?

Here are some reasons we believe composting is worthwhile.

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CREF Certified Operations Training Course

Join ECS March 27-31st, 2023 for the CREF Certified Operations Training Course.

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USCC 2023 Recap

Napa Waste and Recycling Service wins Large Scale Compost Manufacturer at the USCC 2023 conference.

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See You At USCC 2023!

We look forward to seeing everyone Jan 24-27 in Ontario, CA for US Compost Conference 2023.

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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.