Compost Facility Operator Training
Each October, WSU partners with the Washington Organics Recycling Council (WORC) to deliver Washington state’s official Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT). The course is held in Puyallup with support and instruction from CSANR’s Doug Collins.
CFOT is designed for compost facility operators, on-farm processors, waste management professionals, regulators, municipal staff, and others working in the organics sector. Over four days, participants learn the science and practice of composting through a mix of classroom sessions, field stations, pile building, and facility tours. The curriculum emphasizes process control, facility design, product quality, and the regulatory context—equipping attendees with the skills to manage operations that are both environmentally sound and economically viable.
