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Compost

The Department’s Compost Program is aimed at encouraging the use of composting as an environmentally sound approach to managing organic wastes and of returning nutrients and organic matter to the soil. The program includes participation on the Maine Compost Tebig compost projectam and sponsorship of the internationally recognized Maine Compost School  Department staff conduct research and demonstration projects to address current organic waste management issues through composting techniques. Recent projects include:

  • The development of an approach to compost large animal carcasses in response to concerns about potential outbreaks of contagious diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease,
  • The development of approaches for composting the offal generated by slaughterhouses.

Contact: Bill Seekins at 207-287-7531 or bill.seekins@maine.gov for more information on composting.

Visit the Maine Compost School website.