CAV is a member organization.

Join or Renew

Our work relies on the financial support of dues-paying and contributing members, in addition to grants and sponsors. 

We invite you to join us and support our efforts!

Support composting solutions that strengthen Vermont’s environment, economy, and communities.

The CAV community is at the heart of our work—contributing hundreds of hours each year to advance composting across the state. From shaping policy and planning to supporting on-the-ground operations and product quality, our members bring deep expertise and decades of experience in food systems and the management of organic residuals.

By joining CAV, you become part of a statewide network that is:

  • Advancing compost knowledge through training, research, and innovation

  • Expanding composting infrastructure and practices in Vermont

  • Growing markets for compost and its many uses

  • Leading advocacy efforts on emerging trends, technologies, and challenges in the sector

Whether you're renewing your commitment or joining for the first time, your membership or sponsorship helps us build a more resilient, regenerative future.

Become a CAV Member or Sponsor

Benefits of joining the CAV community:

  • Engage with a network of experts & key stakeholders in organics recycling, composting, & food scrap diversion from landfills

  • Keep up on the latest advancements in compost & organics recycling related policy

  • Invitations to participate in projects & on CAV committees

  • News and updates from CAV

  • Opportunity to share job listings through the CAV networkDiscount on goods through bulk orders

  • Participate in CAV’s annual networking event

  • Advertise events through CAV social media and website

  • Discount on registration for the annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS)

  • Members have voting rights on CAV business

CAV membership is open to individuals & Solid Waste Management Entities (SWMEs).

CAV sponsorships are open to non-profits, businesses & corporations, as well as individuals.

Community Composting Training at Ludlow Area Community Garden, Ludlow, VT. Photo credit: UVM Extension

Individual Membership

Municipal Membership

Municipal memberships are based on population brackets as follows:

  • Below 30,000 population: $250

  • Between 30,000-100,000 population: $600

  • Above 100,000 population: $4,000

Contact CAV for invoices & payment instructions

Johnson-Su Workshop at Green Mountain Girls Farm. October 2025. Photo credit: Ali Baker

Join CAV’s growing network of sponsors supporting composting and community resilience

Sponsors share CAV’s vision and mission, and show a commitment to organics diversion and compost within their organizational culture.

Payment can be made online or contact CAV for invoices and other payment options.

Interested in becoming a CAV Benefactor?Contact Natasha.

*CAV retains the discretion of accepting sponsors

Sponsor benefits

  • Benefits include:

    • News & updates from CAV

    • Discounts on goods through bulk orders

    • Invitations to participate in CAV projects & on CAV committees

    • Discounts on VORS registration (1)

    • Logo included on CAV website, back-linked

  • All the benefits of a CAV Supporter PLUS

    • Discounts on VORS registration (2)

    • Logo on all CAV event promotional material, back-linked on digital copy

    • Verbal recognition & appreciation during all CAV presentations & events

  • All the benefits of a CAV Enhancer PLUS

    • Discounts on VORS registration (3)

    • VORS Exhibitor table

  • All the benefits of a CAV Regenerator PLUS

    • Discounts on VORS registration (4)

    • Comped tickets to VORS (1)

  • All the benefits of a CAV Innovator PLUS

    • Discounts on VORS registration (4)

    • Comped tickets to VORS (2)