Cornell Waste Management Institute

The Cornell Waste Management Institute, a program of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, serves the public through research, outreach, training, and technical assistance programs in solid waste disposal, management and planning. CWMI develops and shares research-based knowledge to help stakeholders - from farmers to policymakers - make sound decisions on managing organic residuals. Their areas of expertise include composting, farm waste, sewage sludge, and soil quality.