US Composting Council to Host First-Ever In-Person Certification Exam at COMPOST2026

The USCC is taking a major step forward in advancing professional development across the composting industry. For the first time ever, the USCC will host in-person certification exams for its two prestigious credentials—the Certified Compost Operations Manager (CCOM)™ and the Certified Composting Professional (CCP)™—during COMPOST2026 in Sacramento, California.
 
The in-person exam will take place at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, offering an unparalleled opportunity for composting professionals to earn certification while attending North America’s largest composting conference. Candidates must submit their CCOM™ or CCP™ applications by the November 15, 2025, deadline. Space is limited, so early application is strongly encouraged.
 
Achieving certification demonstrates verified knowledge and professionalism, enhances career opportunities, and supports excellence across the organics recycling sector. Complete eligibility requirements and application materials are available at certificationsuscc.org.
 
In addition to the certification exam, COMPOST2026 offers four days of professional development opportunities with comprehensive pre-conference workshops and topical sessions for every role in composting. Attendees may request CEUs for attendance, which will help current CCOM™ and CCP™ certificants keep their credits in line with credential compliance! Attendees are reminded that the Early Bird registration deadline for the conference is November 20, 2025—a great incentive to finalize plans now.
 
For conference details and registration, visit https://compostconference.com