Maine Compost School

Upcoming 2024 Maine Compost School Sessions:
Spring Session: June 10–14, 2024
Fall Session: October 7–11, 2024

Making A Difference in Maine and Beyond

We are pleased to announce that the Maine Compost School will be holding two sessions for 2024. Contact Sandy Moody, Environmental Specialist, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Lead and Asbestos Unit, by phone at 207.242.0877 or by email at sandy.j.moody@maine.gov to register.

Maine Compost School History

Students at the Maine Compost School involved in a compost pile troubleshooting activity
Students at the Maine Compost School involved in a compost pile troubleshooting activity

The Maine Compost School is the longest continuously running compost program in the United States — 2024 marks our 28th anniversary! It began in 1997, in response to numerous compost education requests from the public. In 2002, the program relocated to Highmoor Farm, a University of Maine Forest and Experimental Station in Monmouth, Maine. Over 700 participants have come from 42 US states, ten Canadian provinces, and 40 other foreign countries. In 2007, a full-scale commercial compost site was constructed as a center of excellence for education and research. The new facility provides opportunities for hands-on learning and field experiences along with traditional classroom activities. The five-day school attracts a wide range of participants of which, approximately two-thirds are from for-profit businesses and the rest are from non-profits such as schools, government agencies, or personal interests.

For the most up-to-date information regarding the Maine Compost School’s program partners, impacts, business respondents, and their impacts, visit the Maine Compost School website.

You may also contact Sandy Moody, Environmental Specialist, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Lead and Asbestos Unit, by phone at 207.242.0877 or by email at sandy.j.moody@maine.gov.