Compost Professionals Training

WORC offers two unique training programs each year - Compost Facility Operators Training and Compost Professionals Training. Check out the overview below for information about both.

WORC TRAINING Comparison

The Compost Professionals Training qualifies for 14 continuing education units (CEUs) for the USCC’s CCOM and CCP Certification Programs.

The Compost Professionals Training, modeled after WORC’s successful Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT) will be a 3-day event designed for professionals interested in advancing their knowledge of compost science, technology, economics, regulations, and markets. We encourage those employed with local health jurisdictions, air agencies, public works departments, state agencies, conservation districts, compost facilities, and technical service providers to consider attending. This training will feature presentations from subject matter experts, facilitated group discussions, workshops, and compost facility tours.

2027 Session: March 9-11, 2027

Location: WSU Puyallup - 2602 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371

Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch each day, transportation for the tours, and all required supplies.

Who Should Attend?

Compost Professionals interested in learning more about:

  • Compost production and contamination management strategies 

  • Air quality regulations and compost emissions research

  • Solid waste regulations and the impacts of recent legislation

  • The current state and future outlook of WA compost markets 

  • Soil science and compost utilization strategies

  • Compost pile biology 

  • Processing feedstocks like offal, compostable packaging, and depackaged food waste


Individuals or organizations valuing diverse perspectives and collaboration with other compost industry professionals and subject matter experts.  

Please note: the CPT does not fulfill the same training requirements as CFOT for compost facility operators.