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Certification
Certified Composting Professional (CCP)
US Composting Council
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Cost
$90
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Completion
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The first two in a series of compost-manufacturing industry certifications designed to recognize the accomplishments and competencies of composting professionals.
Apply composting science principles, including biological and chemical processes, to support effective organic waste decomposition and stabilizationManage feedstock selection, blending, and process control to achieve consistent compost quality and operational efficiencyImplement health, safety, and risk management practices to control biohazards, fire risk, and worker exposure in composting operationsApply regulatory compliance knowledge related to local, state, and federal composting requirements and environmental standardsUse business acumen and site management practices to support sustainable compost facility operations, equipment use, and customer relations