Please find the Compost 101 Handbook from the Composting Series below:

Compost 101 Handbook Part 1 includes the title page and 10 pages for compost performance record keeping.

Compost 101 Handbook Part 2 includes pages related to composting parameters and processes.

Compost 101 Handbook Part 3 includes pages on interactive composting activities, composting processes and uses, and local regulations.

The UCCE Compost Recipe Builder helps compost producers estimate ingredient proportions needed to achieve target compost recipe characteristics, including carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and moisture content. 

Disclaimer

These composting resources are provided for educational and informational purposes only. These resources are intended as general planning guides to help users better understand compost recipe development, composting principles, and management considerations.

Actual composting conditions and outcomes may vary due to differences in feedstocks, moisture content, management practices, weather, equipment, site conditions, and other operation-specific factors. Information provided through these resources should not be considered professional, engineering, regulatory, legal, or site-specific technical advice.