Certified Compost Operations Manager™: Spotlight Alex Shimada

I have been in the position of Operations Manager at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill for Republic Services for a little over three years now. This role includes the management of an 80,000 TPY mixed green waste and food waste composting operation. Prior to my current position, I spent the first seven years of my career in the scrap metal recycling industry.

I committed to pursuing my CCOM certification following my completion of the Compost Operations Training Course offered by USCC. The CCOM certification offered me the opportunity to validate my education and experience in the field of compost operations in the eyes of my colleagues and local regulators.