New Process for Chain of Custody and Compost Technical Data Sheets

The STA Program is rolling out a digital process for the Chain of Custody (CoC) and Compost Technical Data Sheets (CTDS) in the USCC Gateway, set to transition on May 1. The new electronic process through the Gateway streamlines documentation, enhances compliance, and improves data utilization. No more manually tracking STA testing; test results will be automatically linked to digital CoC forms and real-time notification will keep everyone informed!

Why the change?

• Stronger consumer confidence in STA Certified™ Compost - Composters will have the ability to automatically cross-reference test results to compost parameters
• Stronger consumer confidence in STA Certified™ Compost - Composters will have the ability to automatically cross-reference test results to compost parameters
• Automated STA Test Tracking - Lab results and test data are automatically linked to Chain of Custody forms, improving record-keeping and reducing the need for manual tracking.
• Fraud Prevention - Compost Technical Data Sheets will now come directly from the USCC Gateway.
• Improved CDTS for State DOT’s - State DOT’s CDTS’s are now all uniform and generated by the USCC Gateway. These now compare actual test data to the individual state’s requirements.
• Data Aggregation & Utilization - The USCC will now be able to aggregate STA Test data electronically for the entire country. This will be useful for both research purposes and filing for federal, state grants and growing the use of STA Certified™ Compost.

Next Steps

1. Start to familiarize yourself with the new system - The new process is now live in the USCC Gateway.
2. Reach out for assistance – USCC staff are available to support participants during this transition. Please contact us at STA@compostingcouncil.org or call us at 301-897-2715, Ext. 0954.