Annual Conference

The USCC's Annual Conference and Exhibition is the most widely attended composting and organics recycling show in North America. Join us at the 18th Annual Conference and Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Resort, Orlando, Florida!

2010 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

An outstanding program featuring more than 100 educational and technical presentations on every aspect of Composting & the Benefits of Compost Use, Organics Recycling, Anaerobic Digestion, Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) and other Alternative Waste Treatment Technologies, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Carbon Credits - Organics, Composting and AD, Renewable Energy from Organics, Biomass, Financing Organics Recycling Projects, Systems, and Equipment; Streamlining State Composting Regulations, developing Product Standards, Advances in the manufacture and usage of Biodegradable/Compostable plastics; 10 pre-conference workshops and training courses; more than 100 Exhibitors at the Largest Exhibition of Composting and Organics Recycling equipment, products, and services; "Live" Equipment Demonstrations by 25+ manufacturers and Facility tours of the Disney World/Reedy Creek Composting Facilities, "Tools of the Trade" workshop, Showcase of compost products - learn about product quality & product branding; the "experts corner" - one on one problem solving meetings; certification exams & CEU's; raffles and giveaways of thousands of $'s worth of USCC publications & much more. Join us for the most important Composting & Organics Recycling event of 2010!

Expanded Educational & Technical Program Featuring More than 100 Presentations on THESE SESSION TOPICS:

Feedstocks, Collection, Processing and Energy Production

Increasing Food Residuals Composting in the U.S.
· Streamlining permit regulations for composting food residuals
· Developing diversion programs
· Infrastructure needs and how to expand
· Integrating food residuals into existing yard waste composting programs
· Overcoming collection issues
· Advances in on-site technologies
Renewable Energy from Organics
· Anaerobic Digestion & other treatment technologies
· Biomass & Energy Markets
· Integration with composting and organics recycling systems
· Cost-Benefit analysis vs. Composting
Composting Systems & Technologies
· In-Vessel and other system designs: case studies
· How to select a system
· Vermicomposting systems
Odor Control, Process Management, & Facility BMP's
· Advances in odor prevention and treatment
· Process control to minimize odors
· Improving process management and performance
· Best Management Practices for Compost Facilities
· Facility design for operational efficiency
· Health and safety issues & solutions
· Assessing equipment needs
Compostable Plastics
· New products and expanding uses
· Barriers to the widespread use of compostable plastics
Composting New Feedstocks
Mortality Composting
Managing Disaster Debris

Climate Change, Environmental Protection, Regulations, Education and Home Composting

Climate Change, Organics & Composting
· Status of Energy & Climate Legislation: Impacts on Composting, Anaerobic Digestion & the Food Recovery Hierarchy
· Organics' role in reducing Greenhouse gas emissions
· Greenhouse Gas Emissions from organics recycling
· Carbon Credits and Chicago Climate Exchange protocols
Regulations
· Developing Model State Composting Regulations
· BMPs for stormwater management around compost sites
Air Quality
· Emissions and Environmental Impact from composting
· Emissions monitoring & evaluation
Education
· Professional development programs and issues
· Composting education for primary or secondary grades
· College level programs
Home Composting Programs
· Innovations in promoting home composting
· Data on diversion and participation rates through home composting

Economics, Business, Marketing and Markets

The Business of Organics Recycling
· Effect of the current economy
· Accessing Infrastructure Development funds
· Financing alternatives
· Product and feedstock diversification
Marketing
· Product quality needs for specific markets
· Innovative marketing tools, programs and strategies
· Selecting and selling to the right markets
Use of Compost in Green Building and Low Impact Development Practices
· Engineered soils & sustainable landscape systems
· Stormwater management & erosion control
· Improving water quality & reducing pollution
· Green Roofs and other green building initiatives
Product and Market Developments
· Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program
· Incorporating compost in the LEED certification process
· The Sustainable Sites Initiative - what it means to compost producers
· Beneficial reuse of Foundry Sand to expand compost sales
· Bioremediation & other innovative applications

NETWORKING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Meet with Equipment Vendors and Service Providers at the Largest Industry Trade Show in North America Featuring the Newest & Most Effective Composting Equipment & Technologies
Exhibitor’s Reception | Awards Luncheon | Zero Waste Banquet
Compost Showcase - learn about Branding and Product Marketing
“Tools of the Trade” Workshop
The “Experts Corner” – one on one problem solving meetings with leading experts
"Live" Equipment Demonstrations, Luncheon and Compost Facility Tours
USCC/SWANA Certification exam for Manager of Compost Programs
CEU’s from SWANA, & Professional Services Credits from ASLA
Raffles of $5,000 worth of USCC Publications & more…

Thanks to our 2009 Conference Sponsors

DOUBLE GOLD: CONTRIBUTION OF $10,000 - $14,999
The Biodegradable Products Institute
MSW Management Magazine

PLANTINUM: CONTRIBUTION OF $7,500 - $9,999
Bane Machinery (featuring equipment by Kobelco and New Holland)
Waste Handling & Equipment News (WHEN)
Environmental Credit Corporation

GOLD: CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN $5,000.00 and $7,499.00
Resource Recycling Magazine
Portable Plants & Equipment
The Coca Cola Company
Vermeer Corporation
New Earth Compost
Composting News
Heritage Bag