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Composting Common Organic Materials in the Pacific and Timor-Leste: Handbook for Compost Operators

This Handbook is part of a range of resources to assist Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste to divert organic materials from landfill into a beneficial use.. Use this Composting Handbook in combination with the other resources, published in our resource library, to guide all aspect of organics management, from choosing the appropriate management solution for your compost, operating your facility, and complying with recognised standards.

Animal Feed Factsheet 1

This factsheet is for decision-makers and private sector entrepreneurs considering the management of organics through the establishment of an animal feed system and provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations. This publication enables an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate.

Mulch and Woodchip Factsheet 2

This factsheet is for decision-makers and private sector entrepreneurs considering the management of organics through the production of mulch or woodchips and provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations. This information is provided to enable an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate.

Small Scale Anaerobic Digestion Factsheet 4

This factsheet is for households, communities, or small businesses considering the management of organics through the establishment of a small-scale anaerobic digestion system. This publication provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations. This information is provided to enable an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate.

Centralised Anerobic Digestion Dry Factsheet 5

This factsheet is for decision-makers and entrepreneurs considering the management of organics through the establishment of a large-scale anaerobic digestion system and provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations. This publication provides information to enable an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate.

Bay Composting Factsheet 6

This factsheet is intended for decision-makers and entrepreneurs in the Pacific who seek to process approximately 1 tonne or 20 wheelbarrows/day of organic material (a common quantity in the Pacific) at commercial, municipal, or on-farm facilities. This publication is for considering the management of organics through the establishment of a bay composting facility and provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations.

Windrow Composting Factsheet 7

This factsheet is intended for decision-makers and entrepreneurs in the Pacific who seek to process approximately 1 tonne or 20 wheelbarrows/day of organic material (a common quantity in the Pacific) at commercial, municipal, or on-farm facilities. This publication is for considering the management of organics through the establishment of a windrow composting facility and provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations. The information provided is to enable an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate.

Aerated Static Pile Composting Factsheet 8

This factsheet is intended for decision-makers and entrepreneurs in the Pacific who seek to process approximately 1 tonne or 20 wheelbarrows/day of organic material (a common quantity in the Pacific) at commercial, municipal, or on-farm facilities. This publication provides information on recommended conditions, design features, equipment, and an overview of typical operations to enable an informed decision on whether this solution is appropriate. To progress with this option or to understand further, please see the accompanying Aerated Static Pile Composting Framework Operations Plan and Design Drawings. 

Windrow Composting Framework Operations Plan and Design Drawings

Editable Facility Design Drawings are provided to assist with the initial design and layout of a Windrow Compost Facility, illustrating possible site layout and recommended infrastructure for a facility processing approximately 1 tonne / day of organic material. Tailer these drawings to match the expected throughput and specific site conditions (driveway, slope, etc). Once tailored, these drawings may be provided to an architect or public works team to complete detailed design and costing of a proposed facility.

Bay Composting Framework Operations Plan and Design Drawings

Editable Facility Design Drawings are provided to assist with the initial design and layout of a Bay Compost Facility, illustrating possible site layout and recommended infrastructure for a facility processing approximately 1 tonne / day of organic material. Tailer these drawings to match the expected throughput and specific site conditions (driveway, slope, etc.). Once tailored, these drawings may be provided to an architect or public works team to complete detailed design and costing of a proposed facility.

Small Scale Composting Framework Operations Plan and Design Drawings

Editable Facility Design Drawings are provided to assist with the general design and layout of a household/community-scale bay composting facility. Tailer these drawings to match the expected throughput and specific site conditions.