Annual Conference

The USCC's Annual Conference and Exhibition is the most widely attended composting and organics recycling show in North America. Join us at the 17th Annual Conference and Trade Show, January 26-29, 2009 at the Westin Galleria, Houston, TX!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

More than 100 educational and technical presentations and workshops on every aspect of Composting & the Benefits of Compost Use, Organics Recycling, Anaerobic Digestion and other Alternative Treatment Technologies, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Organics & Composting, Carbon Credits, Energy from Organics, Renewable Energy, Biodegradable/Compostable Plastics, State Composting Regulations & Standards; 11 training courses; more than 100 exhibitors; "Live" Equipment Demonstrations from 20+ manufacturers, "Tools of the Trade" workshop: the 5th annual Showcase of compost products; the 3rd annual "experts corner"; certification exams & CEU's; raffles and giveaways of thousands of $'s worth of USCC publications & much more...Join us for THE Most Important Composting & Organics Recycling Event of 2009!

Expanded Educational & Technical Program Featuring More than 100 Presentations on THESE SESSION TOPICS:

Food Residuals Collection and Composting
Trends in Animal Mortality Composting Composting Grease Trap Waste & Other By-products
Commercial & Residential Food Waste Collection Programs
Organics and Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Carbon Credits, Composting & Organics
Organics Diversion and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Best Management Practices for Compost Facility Management
Fire Prevention, Causes, Recognition and Control at Composting Facilities
Improving Composting Process Design and Performance
Health and Safety for Compost Facility Personnel
Equipment Operation and Preventative Safety Maintenance
Emergency Preparedness Planning
Odor Management & Control
Emissions Monitoring and Evaluation
Air Quality and Environmental Impact
Energy from Organics
Opportunities in the Biomass Market
In-Vessel Systems and Case Studies
Anaerobic Digestion & Alternative Waste Treatment Technologies
The Business of Successful Composting
Strategies in Compost Marketing
Innovative Applications for Compost Use
Selling the Benefits and Applications of Compost
Seeking out New and Diverse Opportunities in the Organics Sector
Compost use in Stormwater Management, Improving Water Quality & Bioremediation
Compost use in Sustainable Landscapes
Compost Characteristics and Quality
Experience with Biodegradable/Compostable Plastics
Issues with the Widespread use of Compostable Plastics
The Role of Composting in Waste Management & Sustainable Agriculture
Critical Issues in Advancing Composting & Organics Recycling
Development of Model State Composting Regulations

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NETWORKING & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES | Jan 27-29

Meet with Equipment Vendors and Service Providers at the Largest Industry Trade Show in North America Featuring the Newest & Most Effective Composting Equipment & Technologies
Exhibitor’s Reception | Awards Luncheon | Zero Waste Banquet
Compost Showcase - learn about Branding and Product Marketing
“Tools of the Trade” Workshop
The “Experts Corner” – one on one problem solving meetings with leading experts
"Live" Equipment Demonstrations, Luncheon and Compost Facility Tours
USCC/SWANA Certification exam for Manager of Compost Programs
CEU’s from SWANA, & Professional Services Credits from ASLA
Raffles of $5,000 worth of USCC Publications & more…

FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS:

Call the Westin Galleria at 1.713.960.8100. Ask for the USCC conference rate of $129/single; $139/double/night. This is a FANTASTIC rate for a 4 Diamond AAA Rated Hotel so RESERVE NOW!
The Room Block is filling up fast & will be released Jan 9, 2008; Additional rooms will not be available at the conference rate, so make your reservations TODAY!
Click here to make reservations and for more information about the Westin Galleria

Current 2009 Conference Sponsors

The U.S. Composting Council would like to thank the following companies for their generous support of the 17th Annual Conference

DOUBLE GOLD: CONTRIBUTION OF $10,000 - $14,999
The Biodegradable Products Institute
MSW Management Magazine

PLANTINUM: CONTRIBUTION OF $7,500 - $9,999
Bane Machinery (featuring equipment by Kobelco and New Holland)
Waste Handling & Equipment News (WHEN)
Environmental Credit Corporation

GOLD: CONTRIBUTION BETWEEN $5,000.00 and $7,499.00
Resource Recycling Magazine
Portable Plants & Equipment
The Coca Cola Company
Vermeer Corporation
New Earth Compost
Composting News
Heritage Bag