Vancouver, Wash. – Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Master Composter/Recycler training program. The training provides information and resources on composting, recycling, green cleaning, green building, water quality and other aspects of sustainable living.

The 10-week class, sponsored by Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach, meets Wednesdays beginning Jan. 24 and running through March 28. Classes are 6–8:30 p.m.

The training is offered at no cost in exchange for 30 hours of local volunteer time.

As part of the training, participants will:

• Make their own worm bin and green cleaning kit
• Join a team to build a compost pile and compete in the Hot Pile Contest
• Tour a transfer station, worm farm and compost demonstration site
• Build soil tilth
• Be invited to attend social MCR gatherings and enrichment opportunities

A draft syllabus is available at https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1107031.

Participants who successfully complete the program are certified as Master Composter/Recyclers and become waste reduction ambassadors for the Clark County community. Graduates are asked to contribute 30 volunteer hours within a year to “pay back” their free training.

“Over the years, our Master Composter/Recycler volunteers have provided extraordinary service to the community,” said Pete DuBois, Master Composter Recycler coordinator. “They exemplify environmental stewardship in diverse and remarkable ways.”

All are welcome to apply. To learn more, visit: http://clarkgreenneighbors.org/mcr/become-a-master-composter-recycler-volunteer.

For questions, contact DuBois at 360.397.2121 x4961 or mcr@clark.wa.gov.

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CONTACT
Pete DuBois
Master Composter/Recycler Program coordinator
Public Health
360.397.2121 ext. 4961
pete.dubois@clark.wa.gov