Compost Training Programs
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Compost Operation Training Courses
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UPCOMING COURSES:
We are VERY pleased to announce the return on in-person training! All trainings will still adhere to COVID-19 safety precautions and federal, state and local guidelines.
Before registering please read the CREF Covid-19 Policy and Liability Release
SUMMER 2022 - PITTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
Early Bird Deadline: May 23, 2022
June 20-24
Pittstown, NJ
Cancelled: Due to low enrollment
HOTEL:
Hampton Inn Clinton
16 Frontage Drive
Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone: (908) 713-4800 ext 2005) Group Code: COTC
Rate: $139 plus taxes/fees
LOCAL SPONSORS:
SUMMER 2022 - EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN
Early Bird Deadline: June 20, 2022
August 1-5
East Lansing, MI
REGISTRATION: Before registering, note this course has two registration links. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy is reducing registration fees by $600 for up to 18 attendees from Michigan. If you are in Michigan use the following registration link:
For anyone not from the state of Michigan, or if the Michigan-Only registration is full, use the following link to register:
HOTEL:
CANDLEWOOD SUITES LANSING
3545 Forest Road; Lansing, MI 48910
P: (517) 351 - 8181 ext. 412
Group Block Name: Michigan Recycling Coalition
Studio: $95/night + taxes/fees
1 Bedroom: $135/night + taxes/fees
LOCAL SPONSORS:
FALL 2022 - RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Early Bird Deadline: August 1, 2022
September 12-16
Raleigh, NC
Flyer
HOTEL: Details Coming Soon.
WINTER 2022 - WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
November 14-18
Wimauma, FL
Flyer Coming Soon
Registration Coming Soon
About the CREF's Compost Operations Training Course:
This 40-hr, 5-day course focuses on giving you the knowledge you need to run a successful composting facility, whether you’re just getting started or have been composting for a while. In addition to in-depth lectures, the course provides hands-on practice through indoor and outdoor activities as well as tours to local facilities, where the theories meet reality. From compost operators to environmental and agricultural consultants to local and state regulators; the Compost Operations Training Course is for anyone who wants quality instruction from leading composting professionals and educators on the art and science of commercial scale compost production and marketing.
CURRICULUM:
Day 1: Composting process, feedstocks and recipe development, compost systems
Day 2: Equipment, safety, site design, environmental protection (odors and stormwater)
Day 3: Regulations, composting facility tours
Day 4: Compost testing, product quality, compost uses and marketing
Day 5: Facility management, trouble-shooting and analyzing compost piles
REGISTRATION COSTS:
USCC Member $1095
Non-USCC Member (Individual or Small Business: Consultant, Start-Up, Company) $1,295
Non-USCC Member (Large Business) $1,395
Registration By Early Bird Date: $100 Off regular USCC members and Non-member pricing! Student discount available. Details regarding refund/transfer of registrations can be found in our Cancellation Policy.
For more information on the training, contact Wayne Howard, CREF Project Manager
Our Compost Operations Training Course meets the training requirements to become a Certified Compost Operations Manager. For more info, go to
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