Scheme numbers in 2016

You can find an overview of the Compost Certification Scheme in 2016 in the CCS Annual Report 2016.

Scheme numbers in 2017

You can find an overview of the Compost Certification Scheme in 2017 in the REAL Certification Schemes' Annual Report 2017.

In March 2018, the percentage of certified compost sites in the UK was as follows:

• 55% in Northern Ireland
• 45% in England
• 70% in Scotland (sites with waste management licenses)

Scheme numbers in 2018

You can find an overview of the Compost Certification Scheme in 2019 in the Compost/Biofertiliser Certification Schemes’ Annual Report 2018.

Average costs product vs waste 2017-2018

You can find a comparison of the average costs for renewal of compost certification and deployment under waste management regulations in the CCS Cost-Benefit Analysis Product vs. Waste document for 2017-2018.

Average costs product vs waste 2018 (England only)

You can find a comparison of the average costs for renewal of compost certification and deployment under waste management regulations in the CCS Cost Comparison Quality Compost vs Waste England document for 2018.