Upon completion of the training, participants will be certified Composter Recycler volunteers who will then share what they’ve learned at community events throughout the year
VANCOUVER – Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a free eight-week certification training for residents interested in learning about low-waste living and sharing sustainability information with the community.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be certified Composter Recycler volunteers who will then share what they’ve learned at community events throughout the year. The certification training prepares participants to take steps to reduce food waste, compost kitchen scraps and yard debris, replace chemical products with DIY green cleaners and properly recycle at home.
Classes will be held 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 29 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., in Vancouver. As part of the training, participants qualify for a compost bin, worm bin, Bokashi bin and a green cleaning kit, and they will tour the transfer station and participate in composting field training.
Here are the 2025 training dates and topics:
- Jan. 29: Backyard Composting
- Feb. 5: Worm Bin Composting
- Feb. 12: Bokashi and Dehydrators (e.g., Lomi)
- Feb. 19: Low Waste Chef
- Feb. 26: Green Cleaning
- March 5: Curbside Recycling Done Right
- March 12: Beyond Curbside Recycling
- March 19: Composter Recycler Volunteer Orientation
To learn more about the training and submit an application to participate, visit the Composter Recycler website. Applicants will be contacted to confirm participation.
The Composter Recycler program educates the community about easy ways to reduce waste, prevent contamination in recycling and create healthier, greener homes. For more information about the program, visit the website, call (564) 397-7352 or email info@clarkcountycomposts.org.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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