This session provides an update on the evolving legal landscape of PFAS in organics. It covers state legislative developments, potential enforcement tools under new and existing laws, and emerging private litigation, including product liability claims. Attendees will gain insights into regulatory trends, enforcement risks, and best practices for navigating PFAS-related legal challenges in the organics… Continue reading POL.245-From the Fields to the Courtroom: The Growing Battle Over …-AC26.USCC
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FAC.233-Small Medium Large: Compost Facility Size and its Impact-AC26.USCC
This panel explores how facility size impacts composting operations. Leaders from small, medium, and large facilities share experiences on staffing, equipment, operations, financing, and growth. Through presentations and Q&A, attendees will gain practical insights, lessons learned, and strategies for success at any scale. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy… Continue reading FAC.233-Small Medium Large: Compost Facility Size and its Impact-AC26.USCC
BUS.142-Legacy in the Pile: Best Practices from a Second-Generatio…-AC26.USCC
This session presents a case study of Earth Care Farm, a multi-generational composting operation in Rhode Island. Jayme Merner shares nearly 50 years of experience, highlighting Best Management Practices for scaling production, navigating permits, sourcing diverse feedstocks, daily operations, community engagement, and staff succession. The session demonstrates how sustainable infrastructure, consistent standards, and education create… Continue reading BUS.142-Legacy in the Pile: Best Practices from a Second-Generatio…-AC26.USCC
VIS.123-Scaling Community Composting-AC26.USCC
Rust Belt Riders has evolved from a small bicycle-powered food scrap hauler into a large-scale composting operation processing thousands of tons annually with over 30 employees. The presentation highlights the challenges and lessons learned while scaling the business without compromising its community-centered composting values. It also introduces a new growth strategy through The Hyphal Network—a… Continue reading VIS.123-Scaling Community Composting-AC26.USCC
FAC.121-Trial by Fire – Hard-Earned Lessons in Compost Facility Growth-AC26.USCC
This session offers a candid, story-driven look at building and scaling a composting business. Bill shares lessons from early challenges—including a fire—key investments that boosted operations, and the importance of collaboration with other composters and food waste partners. The talk also covers navigating operational constraints, embedding safety culture, and practical strategies for resilient growth, offering… Continue reading FAC.121-Trial by Fire – Hard-Earned Lessons in Compost Facility Growth-AC26.USCC
PRO.236-What the Data Says: Early Insights on STA Compost Characte…-AC26.USCC
This session presents early insights from the USCC Gateway Compost Industry Database, showcasing STA compost characteristics collected over the past nine months. Attendees will learn emerging trends, key takeaways, and how this data can inform decision-making and improve understanding of compost performance in the market. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and… Continue reading PRO.236-What the Data Says: Early Insights on STA Compost Characte…-AC26.USCC
FAC.120-Targeted Strategies to Remove Contaminants from the Compos…-AC26.USCC
This session presents San Diego’s pilot program at The Greenery to address increased contamination in residential organics following the city’s mandatory green bin rollout. Strategies include front-end handpicking, route-level analysis, targeted outreach, lid-flip inspections, and a citywide marketing campaign. Attendees will learn how operational changes, data-driven evaluation, and community engagement can reduce contamination, control costs,… Continue reading FAC.120-Targeted Strategies to Remove Contaminants from the Compos…-AC26.USCC
PRO.239-A scalable model for odor free biosolids composting at a r…-AC26.USCC
This session highlights Jacobs Solutions’ successful odor mitigation at the Southbridge, MA WWTP biosolids composting facility. By optimizing pile structure, increasing quality-controlled wood amendments, monitoring free air space, temperature, and oxygen, Jacobs eliminated odor complaints. The case demonstrates a scalable approach combining physical matrix management, aeration control, and monitoring to control odors in biosolids composting… Continue reading PRO.239-A scalable model for odor free biosolids composting at a r…-AC26.USCC
PRO.238-Contamination Control from the Ground Up – Practical Strat…-AC26.USCC
This session highlights how Green Mountain Compost, Vermont’s largest food scrap facility, reduced contamination following the 2020 Universal Recycling Law. Strategies include clear material acceptance messaging, a formal contamination policy with load checks and reporting, in-house hauling, and equipment upgrades. Attendees will learn practical lessons from incremental implementation, resulting in cleaner compost, better hauler communication,… Continue reading PRO.238-Contamination Control from the Ground Up – Practical Strat…-AC26.USCC
PRO.237-Compost Testing Trends and Insights from the Compost Analy…-AC26.USCC
This session reviews compost analysis proficiency and the STA Program’s role in supporting lab quality. It includes an overview of the CAP Program and insights from Dr. Bob Miller on testing trends, laboratory consistency, method reliability, and common challenges in compost analysis. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and… Continue reading PRO.237-Compost Testing Trends and Insights from the Compost Analy…-AC26.USCC