Composting

A list of links for professionals and homeowners including: guidance on complying with compost regulations, incentives for using manure for compost, information on using compost on large tracts of land to prevent pollution and erosion, resources explaining how to convert household waste into compost, and brief information on worm composting.

Professional Resources

Compost Studies

Homeowner Resources

View the publications below to learn about mulching and composting at home. To order free copies of these publications visit TakeCareOfTexas.org.

Topics Under This Category:
Composted Manure Incentive Project A project in the North Bosque and Leon River watersheds that gives incentives for using manure from dairy farms as roadside compost.
Composting and Mulching: Am I Regulated? Requirements for composting or mulching source-separated materials, and materials diverted from a municipal solid waste stream. Links to guidance and forms.
Effectiveness of Compost and Mulch Practices for Erosion Control in a Reclaimed Rock Quarry A project to compare the effectiveness of various practices including surface application of compost and mulch to control erosion and improve water quality through the establishment of vegetative cover.
Mulching and Composting: A Take Care of Texas Guide Quick tips to save money, time, and effort and help your community by mulching and composting.
Requirements for Mulching and Composting Facilities in Bexar County Information for owners and operators of non-permitted and non-registered municipal solid waste recyclers in Bexar County that store combustible material for producing mulch or compost.
Take Care of Texas Guide to Yard Care Helps you maintain a healthy yard, save money, and take care of our state's varied landscapes.
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