Compost Operations Training Course - Raleigh, NC 2026
Location
4000 Chi Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
United States of America
Summary
Description
ABOUT THE COTC
This 5-day course, offered by the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF) and North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC), gives you a comprehensive understanding of how successful compost facilities operate, whether you’re new to composting or already established in the industry.
In addition to in-depth lectures by nationally-recognized instructors, you'll gain practical experience through hands-on activities, including a team pile build and monitoring, 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 COTC is for anyone who wants quality instruction from leading composting professionals on the art and science of commercial-scale compost production and marketing.
For more information on the training, you can explore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the COTC here, or contact Kelsea Jacobsen with any questions.
The COTC fulfills the training requirements to become a Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM)™ or Certified Composting Professional (CCP)™ through the US Composting Council. Learn more about certifications here. Note, additional eligibility requirements apply.
PRICING
| Registrant Type | USCC Members | Non-Members |
| Small Business/ Organization/ Small Municipality | $1,475 | $1,635 |
| Large Business/ Organization/ State or Large Municipality* | $1,645 | $1,785 |
* Large businesses/organizations/municipalities may generally be considered those with more than $1 million in annual revenue, or which serve more than 1 million constituents.
Registration by Early Bird date (July 20): $100 off any pricing!
Course fees include meals, an instruction manual, plus access to complete presentations and supplemental resources.
If course fees are a barrier to participation, the Cary Oshins Scholarship may provide financial assistance. Click here for more info and apply by June 20.
CURRICULUM
Day 1: Composting process, feedstocks, recipe development, compost systems
Day 2: Site design, equipment, environmental protection (odors & stormwater), regulations, food waste collection & management, business planning
Day 3: Tour 3 composting facilities and the NC Department of Agriculture’s Soil Testing & Waste Analysis Labs
Day 4: Compost testing, product quality, compost applications, marketing
Day 5: Facility management, troubleshooting, analyzing compost piles, tour of NC State composting facility, DNA sequencing
You can further explore the curriculum in our Session Summaries.
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites at NC State S.W. 3741 Thistledown Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 Book by August 10 for the group rate of $105 per night (1 King or 2 Queen) plus 13.25% tax To make reservations, book online here OR Call 919-854-0001 ext. 1 (reservations) or 1-800-HOLIDAY and mention group code: NC Composting Council Reservations can be changed or canceled without penalty until 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, 8/29 |
| Additional lodging option coming soon! |
POLICIES
Thank you to our local partners
About the NCCC
The NCCC is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to the development, expansion, and promotion of the North Carolina composting industry based upon sound science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability. Learn more and get involved here.
Thank you to our program sponsors
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Thank you to our local sponsors
To become a local sponsor for this training, contact Kat Polk: Kat@CarolinaCompost.com