Category: Process Control

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

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

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

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

This session reviews the past year of the STA Program, highlighting accomplishments, key lessons, and upcoming improvements. Updates include enhancements to the USCC Gateway, refinements to the Chain of Custody and CTDS processes, and overall efforts to strengthen and advance the program. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and… Continue reading PRO.235-STA Program Year in Review – Key Projects and Future Plans-AC26.USCC

This presentation will offer actionable strategies for marketing STA-certified compost. It will cover understanding your product through testing, emphasizing the unique selling points of certified compost, and leveraging the program’s credibility to enhance branding and boost sales. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use… Continue reading PRO.234-How to use STA to sell compost-AC25.USCC

This presentation offers a tutorial on the new COC (Chain of Custody) and CTDS (Compost Technical Data Sheet) modules. It demonstrates how participants and labs can manage sample handling, track processing history, and generate/print the CTDS in various formats. The session will provide a step-by-step guide to navigating both modules within the STA Gateway, helping… Continue reading PRO.233-The Gateway – How to use the COC & CTDS module-AC25.USCC

This session covers key updates for STA participants, including how to generate the Chain of Custody and Compost Technical Data Sheet in the USCC Gateway for better data integrity and compliance. It also highlights recent program updates, including the Derivative Blend Initiative, new branding guidelines, and efforts to expand compost use through industry collaborations. The… Continue reading PRO.232-STA-MDC Committee Update-AC25.USCC

This paper examines the challenges of aerated static pile (ASP) composting at Claystone Waste in Canada’s cold climate, where temperatures fluctuate by over 70°C annually. It explores the effects of cold weather on microbial activity, equipment performance, and moisture management, as well as the need for tailored feedstock strategies. Through field studies and operational analysis,… Continue reading PRO.231-Chilling Challenges – ASP Composting in Cold Weather-AC25.USCC