Composting can be done at any time of the year, even in winter. It can be difficult to establish a new compost pile in very cold weather, but active piles with sufficient covering layer insulation will continue to heat and decompose carcass material even if covered with snow and ice. Winter mortality composts best when added to an active pile or if hot, active compost from an existing pile is used as the main portion of the carbon source for a new pile. If possible, do not let carcasses freeze before adding to a working compost pile. Add additional cover layer to insulate the pile and retain heat when very cold. The composting process may take longer in winter, but the carcasses will degrade.

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