After the depopulation of birds infected with, or suspected to be infected with, avian influenza, preparations for composting may begin. This section covers activities that will prepare the Disposal Team and the site for the composting procedure, including:

• Considerations for in-house composting
  
• House Preparation
  
• Selection of composting method
• Mixing and Piling
• Layering
• Shredding and Piling