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Wisconsin Compost Council
The Future Wisconsin Chapter for the US Composting Council 

In development: Wisconsin composters and compost enthusiasts are working to start a state chapter of the US Composting Council. 

We held the inaugural meeting of our chapter on March 26, 2025 in Milwaukee. 

 

The group approved draft bylaws and voted on the first board of directors. 

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Upcoming Meetings

Education Committee - Wednesday, 9/24 @ 3PM and every last Wednesday at 3PM (contact Ben Stanger, ben@withgreenbox.com)

Membership Committee - Wednesday, 10/1 @ 3PM and every first Wednesday at 3PM (contact Kelly Adlington, kelly@recyclingconnections.org)

Legislation Committee - Tuesday, 9/16 -- MEETING CANCELED, rescheduled date and time TBD (contact Laura Stevens, lsteve@milwaukee.gov)

Board of Directors

Elected Board of Directors (elected May 1, 2025)

President - Alex Thomas, Dane County Waste & Renewables (2025-2028)

Vice President - Ben Stanger, Green Box, LLC (2025-2027)

Treasurer - Jerod Reuter, Purple Cow Organics (2025-2026)

Secretary - Laura Stevens , City of Milwaukee (2025-2028)

Kelly Adlington, Bucket Ruckus (Recycling Connections) (2025-2028)

Marcus Gamoke, Busy Bee Compost (2025-2027)

Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader​ (2025-2027)

James Jutrzonka, Blue Ribbon Organics (2025-2026)

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COMMITTEES

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Membership (recruitment/outreach) Committee: The function of this committee is to recruit new and retain existing members. The committee shall establish yearly membership goals, which may include the number of new members to be gained, the number of membership renewals achieved, and the degree of services. Membership is required to solicit nominations and prepare the ballot for WCC Board of Director elections and other matters requiring voting by the membership. Chair: Kelly Adlington 

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Education COMMITTEE

Education (training, operations support) Committee: The function of this committee is to establish and coordinate WI training, conferences, seminars, educational outreach events, and other meetings. The committee works in collaboration with the Membership Committee to build industry relationships and encourage collaboration with other organizations. Chair: Ben Stanger

legislation COMMITTEE

Legislation (advocacy) Committee: The function of this committee is to work with and educate policy makers, regulators and WCC members to advance legislation, policy and funding that enhance opportunities to increase compost production, beneficial use of organic wastes, and compost use in Wisconsin. Chair: Laura Stevens

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To learn more about the US Composting Council visit their website at www.compostingcouncil.org​​​

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Get in Touch

1100 Main Street, Suite 130

Stevens Point, WI 54481

715-343-0722

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A nonprofit connecting people, resources, and communities to promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and resource conservation

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