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This Field Guide provides compost use instructions that have been verified through research and field experiences. It condenses and simplifies 13 currently available, technically-based, compost use guidelines, providing a step-by-step description of compost use in specific applications.

TMECC provides detailed protocols for the composting industry to verify the physical, chemical, and biological condition of composting feedstocks, material in process and compost products at the point of sale. Material testing is needed to verify product safety and market claims.

This guide focuses on the development and use of request for qualifications and proposals in developing solid waste composting facilities.

The guide identifies key issues in assessing local compost markets potential to ensure the development of a successful compost marketing plan.

This document is a series of case studies as well as model specifications developed by DOT^TMs round the country for the use of compost in highway projects.

This guide give specific information on the compost characteristics need to achieve the best growing result for specific types of plants. Plant types include turf, bedded plants, and trees and shrubs. In addition, there are specifications for using compost as backfill, mulch, and erosion and sediment control.

This guide provides solid waste and public officials, community leaders and local public interest groups with a resource that details the basic steps needed to plan and implement pilot programs the incorporate source separated composting in to a community solid waste management system.

A Reference guide for composting facility and process managment.

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