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About Us

Our Mission

The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to benefit our members, society, and the environment.

Our Vision

We believe compost manufacturing and compost utilization are central to creating healthy soils, clean air and water, a stable climate, and promoting a regenerative society.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

“The USCC is committed to growing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) within the organization and throughout the compost industry by institutionalizing DEIA in our operations and initiatives.”

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Our History

The US Composting Council was formed in 1990 by compost producers and corporate sponsors (notably Procter and Gamble, a company that was researching compostable diapers at the time).

The USCC held its first conference in 1992, and has grown since to more than 800 members, about 500 of whom are manufacturers of compost, with the remainder in compost research and soil science; consulting; marketing; allied products and compostable products, as well as a group of individuals and enthusiasts. About a third of the membership is local, state and federal government employees, many of whom are in the business of compost manufacturing or organics recycling.

The USCC’s mission is focused primarily on commercial compost manufacturing and marketing, and includes training, certification and education of compost facility operators; certification programs for compost testing; and lobbying and advocacy campaigns at the state and federal level.

In 2022 USCC celebrated our 32nd anniversary and our 30th annual conference! Take a look at our video and other resources on our history page.

Core Values

1. Deliver Member Value

DELIVER MEMBER VALUE

Our aim is to deliver value to our members so that they trust their contribution decisions and find their level of participation rewarding. Value is defined as not only worth to the individual goals of our members, but to the industry as a whole as the leading organization in our field. We use member input to create our prioritized goals, which we then measure, track, and report to members on achievements and shortcomings.

2. Transparency Creates Trust

TRANSPARENCY CREATES TRUST

We create processes and procedures to protect the interests of members and organizations. Key efforts include strong financial oversight, codes of ethics, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. Being transparent, honest, and reliable ultimately strengthens trust with our members.

3. Continuous Learning

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

We are thirsty for the latest information on composting science, research, and best practices, all while engaging with the regulatory community. USCC is strong and growing because members openly share their experiences and knowledge to benefit the industry. We are continuously learning and providing education to the members and industry so we can be experts to all our stakeholders and help shape a more sustainable future.

4. Teamwork

TEAMWORK

USCC staff, committees and board work well together to attain industry goals and bridge the many facets of composting into one organization. In this effort, we are intentional about building an inclusive and diverse industry - whether it be diversity of our people, business models or industry roles - in order to be more effective in setting and achieving our strategic goals.

5. Fun

FUN

The compost industry is a fun-loving and passion-fueled endeavor that brings satisfaction and often joy to how we carry out our work. USCC is unique in that we are driven by the mission and enjoy the work we do, although it’s often difficult. Our industry is a great place to build a career filled with professional growth, camaraderie and long-term friendships.