Welcome to the US Composting Council’s website. The USCC provides support for generators of organic residues, compost producers, policy-makers, regulators, professionals and product users for the purposes of advancing the industry.

The US Composting Council is involved in research, training, public education, composting and compost standards, expansion of compost markets and the enlistment of public support.

The USCC and its sister organization, the Composting Council Research and Education Foundation, provides resources, educational materials, training, networking, and career advancement opportunities for professionals and all those affiliated with the compost manufacturing and organics recycling industry. USCC members include compost producers, marketers, generators of organic residues, policy makers, regulators, equipment manufacturers, product suppliers, academic institutions, public agencies, nonprofit groups and consulting/engineering firms.

BioCycle, a premier industry periodical, is the official magazine of the Council.