Colorado Compost Operator Training Course

Monday, October 19, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00 AM (MDT)

Description

Jumpstart or expand your career in the composting industry by taking part in one of the world's most renowned professional training courses. With over 60 trainings historically conducted across the United States, the Compost Operations Training Course (COTC) and its graduates have an outstanding reputation, and many students proclaim it "the best course I've ever taken.”

Save $100 with Early Bird pricing until September 7!

This 5-day course, offered by the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF), gives you a comprehensive understanding of how successful compost facilities operate, whether you’re new to composting or already established in the industry.

In addition to in-depth lectures by nationally-recognized instructors, you'll gain practical experience through hands-on activities, including a team pile build and monitoring, as well as tours to local facilities, where the theories meet reality. From compost operators to environmental and agricultural consultants to local and state regulators, the COTC is for anyone who wants quality instruction from leading composting professionals on the art and science of commercial-scale compost production, utilization, and marketing.

Register for 2026 Denver COTC

National Western Center - HUB Legacy Conference Room
5115 Race Ct.
Denver, CO 80216 United States
Event Contact
Shawn Bruckman
(970) 331-2810
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Monday, October 19, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00 AM (MDT)
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