Compost

USCC Approved Compost Testing Laboratory

Compost Basics

Composting is a solid waste management technique that uses natural processes to convert organic materials to humus through the action of microorganisms.

Laboratory Analysis

  • We are proud to announce that soiltest is a Seal of Testing Assurance (“STA”) approved laboratory for analyzing compost by the US Composting Council
  • Tier I and Tier II analysis
  • For prices and a complete list of analyses offered click here
  • Please send a 1-gallon Ziploc bag of sample.  For more sampling specifics follow this link
  • To better understand our compost laboratory program, please contact us at: compost@soiltestlab.com 

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Compost

Compost Testing at Our USCC Compost Testing Laboratory

If your business creates the essential ingredients for organic compost, you have the luxury of either using it for your own operations or selling it to a third party. No matter what its use, it is vital that your compost meet the quality standards as outlined by the US Composting Council.

At Soiltest Farm Consultants, we offer Tier I and Tier II analysis of organic compost at our Seal of Testing (STA) approved laboratory. Compost testing must be done by commercial and USCC-member compost producers to evaluate its quality and meet the guidelines set forth by state regulatory and permitting agencies. However, you do not need to be a member of the USCC to benefit from the expertise and benefit of our STA approved laboratory for your compost testing.

Some operations that will benefit from testing their compost include:

  • Municipal Yard Waste Composters
  • Confined Animal Feed Operations
  • Feed Lots
  • Hen Houses
  • Horse Boarders
  • Community Gardens & Master Gardeners
  • Organic Farmers

As the only STA Approved compost testing laboratory in the Northwest, we guarantee accurate results that you can depend upon. Additionally, we do Department of Transportation (WSDOT and ODOT) compost testing at our Soiltest Lab facility.