These guidelines have been researched, developed and written with the grateful assistance and support of Angela Scott, Margaret Sexton and Wayne Mossop from PIRSA. We would also like to thank Kevin Wilkinson for his valuable input into conducting an extensive and comprehensive literature review on composting processes and, subsequently, developing guidelines for composting of poultry materials. This report is jointly funded by AgriFutures Australia and Australian Eggs Limited. Thanks also go to a number of contributors from various government departments, and particularly to Ray Siddall for his valuable contribution as a chicken grower representative.