Description: Composting is an aerobic biological process in which microorganisms and temperature convert manure and other organic matter (carbon) into a soil-like material with reduced pathogen content called compost.  Compost can be applied as a soil amendment to improve soil health and plant growth.  A composting facility is a facility for the biological treatment, stabilization and environmentally safe storage of organic waste material (such as manure from poultry and livestock) to minimize water quality impacts and to produce a material that can be recycled as a soil amendment and fertilizer substitute. 

Manure Composting Facility Policy
Requirements for Waste Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs

Maintenance Period: 10 years

Additional Spot Check Requirements: All waste management systems for operations not permitted by the Division of Water Resources must be spot-checked annually for five years following implementation.

BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results: 
Acres affected
Animal type
Animal units
N and P waste managed

Reference Materials: 
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
NC-ACSP-WMP Form
NC-ACSP-OMP Form

JAA:
NRCS - 317 - Composting Facility
During animal health emergency situations, NC GS 106-403 “Disposition of dead domesticated animals”.  Administrative code 02 NCAC 52C .0102 “Disposal of Dead Animals” and NRCS Standard #368 (Emergency Animal Mortality Management) should be reviewed in order for this BMP to be used for disposal of animals.

NRCS Supporting Standard
NRCS - 590 - Nutrient Management

Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.

Nutrient Management Software