This presentation by CompostNow will discuss best practices for managing contamination in large-scale organics programs. It will cover strategies developed over a decade of experience, including establishing clear communication with partners, implementing contamination fee schedules, bundling compostable products with services, placing containers strategically, and using on-site sorting teams. Successful case studies from sports arenas, live… Continue reading DIV.235-Managing Contamination in Large Scale Organics Programs-AC25.USCC
Category: Intermediate
DIV.234-Addressing Contamination – Collection Processing AD Com…-AC25.USCC
This presentation covers the organics operations in Sacramento, CA, developed in response to SB 1383. It includes food waste collection from the region, preprocessing to remove contamination, anaerobic digestion to generate biogas, and composting of the digestate. The focus is on the circular solution from collection to composting, highlighting the role of each process. The… Continue reading DIV.234-Addressing Contamination – Collection Processing AD Com…-AC25.USCC
USE.237-Can Compost Filter Socks Capture Waterborne Contaminants F…-AC25.USCC
Compost filter socks and straw wattles are both used for erosion and sediment control, but they function differently. While wattles trap sediment-laden water until it overflows, compost filter socks allow water to pass through, potentially improving pollutant filtration. This advantage is particularly relevant after wildfires, which release harmful contaminants into runoff. Following the 2018 Camp… Continue reading USE.237-Can Compost Filter Socks Capture Waterborne Contaminants F…-AC25.USCC
USE.238-The Uniqueness of and Markets for Composted Mulches-AC25.USCC
Mulching is a well-established practice that conserves moisture, reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature. Carbon-based mulches, such as compost-derived mulches, offer additional benefits by enriching soil with organic matter and supporting microbial life. With climate change intensifying droughts and heavy rainfall, mulching will become even more essential in soil and plant management.… Continue reading USE.238-The Uniqueness of and Markets for Composted Mulches-AC25.USCC
FAC.230-Moving Renaming Permitting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Siou…-AC25.USCC
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has operated a turned windrow composting facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, since 2011, quickly reaching its 70,000 tpy capacity due to increasing food waste diversion mandates. To meet growing demand, SMSC invested in relocating and expanding the operation. This presentation will detail the challenges faced in site selection, permitting, regulatory… Continue reading FAC.230-Moving Renaming Permitting the Shakopee Mdewakanton Siou…-AC25.USCC
VIS.225-Everything You Want to Know About Every Step of a Successf…-AC25.USCC
Compo-Haut-Richelieu Inc. (CHR), a public-private partnership in Québec, has successfully built and commissioned the province’s first fully enclosed compost facility. This project navigated regulatory, financial, and operational challenges to create a state-of-the-art 50,000-metric-ton-per-year facility. The presentation will cover planning and orientation, including CHR’s strategic PPP structure and collection programs, as well as the design and… Continue reading VIS.225-Everything You Want to Know About Every Step of a Successf…-AC25.USCC
SCI.212-Comparative Analysis of Mesh Bag Field Testing Method-AC25.USCC
This session will examine the widely used mesh-bag method for field testing compostability, addressing concerns about its accuracy compared to real-world composting conditions. Multi-year data on moisture, temperature, and microbial communities inside and outside mesh bags, evaluating statistical significance and reproducibility are presented. The discussion will also compare mesh-bag and bagless methods, highlighting their challenges… Continue reading SCI.212-Comparative Analysis of Mesh Bag Field Testing Method-AC25.USCC
VIS.224-Whole System Strategic Planning – Finding Cross-Sector Com…-AC25.USCC
This presentation discusses the Improving the Circularity of Compostables and Compost initiative, a nationwide strategic effort to optimize the U.S. composting system. Representatives from key stakeholder groups will share insights from a 3-day Future Search event, where a common agenda and action plan were developed. Participants will explore ways to align with industry workstreams and… Continue reading VIS.224-Whole System Strategic Planning – Finding Cross-Sector Com…-AC25.USCC
FEE.228-Composting Eggs Milk Whey Manure Blood and Other Diffi…-AC25.USCC
This session explores effective techniques for composting liquids, including dairy waste, blood, liquid manure, and other high-BOD materials. By using thick carbon layers to absorb liquids and forming structured windrows, large volumes can be composted efficiently. Practical strategies and benefits of liquid composting will be discussed. The content of this course is covered by Copyright… Continue reading FEE.228-Composting Eggs Milk Whey Manure Blood and Other Diffi…-AC25.USCC
POL.242-PFAS 2025: Key Regulatory Updates Shaping Composting’s F…-AC25.USCC
This session will cover evolving regulatory and legal challenges in composting, particularly concerning PFAS and microplastics. It will address federal and state regulations, risk assessments, and ongoing litigation affecting compost production and use. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and shall not be… Continue reading POL.242-PFAS 2025: Key Regulatory Updates Shaping Composting’s F…-AC25.USCC