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Why join the USCC?
Benefits of Membership Advocacy: We Advocate for You
We actively monitor regulations at both the state and national levels, working with the US EPA and on Capitol Hill on critical issues like persistent herbicides, the Farm Bill, and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. We also provide legislative support at the state level, ensuring the interests of the composting industry are well-represented.  Education: Stay Informed
The USCC has the industry's only online learning platform! www.compostu.net is an open resource for members and the greater compost community. Additionally our monthly newsletter, The Compost Communicator, keeps you informed with the latest industry news, advocacy updates, legislative developments, job postings, events, and more. This essential resource ensures you stay updated on all things composting.  Discounts: Access Special Pricing
As a member, you enjoy free or discounted access to USCC events like webinars, Compost Operator Training Courses (COTCs), the annual conference, and Compost University. Plus, receive discounts on items in our store to support your composting efforts.  Community: Network with 2000+ composters around the world
Through discussion forums, happy hours, and local state chapter events, the USCC is a meeting place of compost industry professionals. We and the greater compost community at large are here to support your business’s growth and success in the composting industry. Choose an Industry AffiliationFind the right membership for your company
Bronze – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $525.00 Join Now
Silver – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $980.00 Join Now
Gold – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $1955.00 Join Now
Compost ManufacturersIf you’re one of the 4,700 (and the number is always growing) large and small compost manufacturers in the US today, welcome! Here you’ll find information that will help you create compost, run your facility, find the right state agency for permitting and policy questions, sell your compost and certify it in our Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Certified Compost program, and become certified as a professional in this industry.
Bronze – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $525.00 Join Now
Silver – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $980.00 Join Now
Gold – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $1955.00 Join Now
Public AgenciesYou may be from a public agency that regulates the compost industry, educates and provides service to your citizens about organics recycling in your community, or runs your own compost facility. We are here for you—with excellent pricing that helps small-budget agencies receive the best practices info and networking you need.
Silver – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $980.00 Join Now
Gold – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $1955.00 Join Now
Platinum – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $3900.00 Join Now
Compostable Products SuppliersThis membership is for companies who produce resins or compostable packaging/food serviceware, manufactured with intent to be composted. We encourage compostable products members to have (or seek, if you are new) BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certification
Silver – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $980.00 Join Now
Gold – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $1955.00 Join Now
Platinum – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $3900.00 Join Now
Equipment / Products SuppliersThis membership is for producers and sellers of any type of machine, from outdoor equipment to in-vessel equipment and parts; collection vehicle or attachment; technology including hardware and software; or collection products including containers, frames, bags or related item for organics processing, diversion or collection. Our compost manufacturers and collectors want to know you.cpPricing-list
Silver – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $980.00 Join Now
Gold – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $1955.00 Join Now
Consultant /Service ProviderThis membership is companies or single proprietor businesses that provide planning, design, financial, software, routing and other services for those in the compost industry. We have memberships for single proprietors, small businesses and firms.
Basic – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $330.00 Join Now
Bronze – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $525.00 Join Now
Industry Affiliate / NonprofitThis membership is for non-profit organizations, and companies who contribute or touch the compost industry, but are not compost collectors, manufacturers or suppliers. Often they are generators of compostable materials. Non-profits are defined as 501(c) tax-designated organizations with interests or a stake in supporting the composting industry. Testing laboratories are also invited to join as compost industry affiliates, using the same revenue guidelines!
Student – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $33.00 Join Now
Bronze – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $525.00 Join Now
College and UniversitesThese memberships are for college and university departments, researchers and students---individually or altogether! We have heard from some campuses that they would like to join as several departments together; some would like to add students or researchers/professors, and some would like standalone memberships. So we’ve put something together for everyone!
Individual – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $180.00 Join Now
Advocate – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $85.00 Join Now
Basic – 07.01.24 – 06.30.25 membership year $330.00 Join Now
AdvocatesWe have been about green entrepreneurship since we began in 1990; now, more than ever, compost manufacturers, compost users, their industry suppliers and supporters, and the policy makers, compost researchers and advocates make up the unique community of businesses and organizations who divert resources from disposal and sequester carbon with life-sustaining soil.  Corporate Compost Leadership Council
Through your participation you’ll get an opportunity to put your brand promise towards a more sustainable future that reduces inedible food waste through composting, addressing one of the major causes of climate change Join as a CCLC Member Membership (Compost Advocate)
USCC depends on its advocates, state chapters and community of allies to help our voice carry further to regulators, statehouses, local city and county hearings. Join the USCC to stay in touch with advocacy campaigns, and potentially earn perks which could include a complimentary pass to our annual conference! Join as a Compost AdvocateHave Questions?Schedule a call with the USCC to discuss |
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