Master Urban Composter Course (MUCC)
5/16/2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central
- Compost Class provided by Zero Waste Houston / Houston School of Compost and sponsored by Harris County Office of County Administration.
- FREE for a limited time!
- Part 1: May 9th
- Part 2: May 16th
- register online: https://www.
houstonschoolofcompost.com/
Service Description
Master Urban Composter Course: an interactive, two-part, certification course to prepare & coach you through the process of hot composting; equipping you with the knowledge you need to confidently create compost – from start to finish. Turn your food waste into treasure for your yard! The main teaching focus of this course is how to make hot compost piles.
What to Expect:
Designed to be interactive & for all experience levels, students will be taught in two formats:
• in-person, classroom discussions & training
• hands-on, outdoor composting laboratory exercises
The course will take place in 2 parts.
Part 1 - May 9, 2026; 9am - 1pm
Part 2 - May 16, 2026; 9am - 1pm
Discussion Topics Include:
• understanding what compost is & why it’s important • debunking some of the myths & concerns people have with composting at home
• choosing the right type of composting method & scale for your project
• what materials go into making compost & how to create your compost pile
• learning how to calculate the right ratio of materials to give your compost the right nutrient balance
• Bonus! chapters on soil health diagnostics to learn how to give your soil exactly what it needs! Outdoor Laboratory Exercises:
• Hot Compost Pile Lab – Create a deeper understanding of what to expect during your own compost project by working as a group to create a hot compost pile.
The compost pile will be created during the Part 1 lab session & left to progress in the elements until Part 2 the following week. See first-hand how the composting process has progressed & learn how to care for your pile.
• Soil Texture Analysis Test – customize the composting process by learning how to analyze the texture of your soil at home to determine what it needs. Course Completion: upon participating in & completing both parts of the course, students will receive a certificate certifying that they are officially a Master Urban Composter.
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