United States Composting Council

The United States Composting Council (USCC) is the national composting organization for the United States. As a state chapter of the USCC, the MNCC works closely with USCC staff and members to present a comprehensive understanding of compost research, knowledge, and best practices.

Home Page

The USCC is a national, non-profit trade and professional organization promoting the recycling of organic materials through composting.

Advocacy Programs

Keep up to date with advocacy efforts of the USCC and their Legistlative and Environmental Affairs Committee (LEAC).

Annual Conference

The USCC puts on an Annual Conference, bringing in national speakers and exhibitors, hosting workshops and tours, and providing ample networking opportunities.

College Programs

Learn about what USCC college and university members are doing and how you can implement composting on your campus.

Compostable Logo Project

The Compostable Logo Project is operated by BPI and helps haulers, composters, and consumers easily identify compostable plastics.

Consumer Use Program

The Consumer Compost Use Program helps identify uses for a compost product specifically for trees and shrubs, flowers and vegetables gardens, and lawns.

Emerging Composter Challenge

Membership
An annual business pitch competition for entrepreneurs looking to jump start their organics recycling business.
Learn about the different levels of membership and join today! 

Professional Certifications

Take the next steps. Become a Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM) or Certified Composting Professional (CCP) today.

Resources

A robust database of resources for all of your composting questions.

STA Program

View the current list of Seal of Testing Assurance participants.

Training Courses

Keep on learning! Stay up to date with your certification requirements or broaden your knowledge with a course put on by the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation (CCREF).