Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training

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Hosted by Compost Technical Services

  • November 1, 2019

  • Registration 7:30-8:00

  • Workshop 8:00-4:30

  • Cost $30

 

Through this workshop, participants will receive a Compost Operator Certificate, which meets the requirements of ANR for small, medium and large compost facility site operators. Current or future compost site operators will be certified to manage composting facilities handling food scraps or animal mortalities in Vermont.

This webinar, followed by a daylong workshop is focused on operator competency in compost management and regulatory compliance, and includes a dynamic combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

Vermont residents and site operators working in the state have priority registration. Out of state attendees may register for any open spots on October 25th.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Principles of Composting

  • Compost Recipe Development

  • Materials & Blending

  • Windrow Construction

  • Pile Monitoring & Management

  • Windrow Aeration

  • Aerated Static Pile Composting

  • Storm Water & Leachate Management

  • Neighbor Relations

  • Site & Operating Permit Requirements

Presenters:

James McSweeney – Compost Technical Services

Chris Duff – Compost Facility Operator

Dan Goossen – Green Mountain Compost

Ben Gauthier – Vermont Agency Of Natural Resources