Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is looking for its next class of sustainability ambassadors. The Master Composter Recycler program is now accepting applications for a no-cost 10-week training program that begins in January.

Master Composter Recyclers educate the community about easy ways to reduce waste and recycle right. Program volunteers host backyard composting workshops, share their knowledge at community events, and operate composting demonstration sites.

Those who are interested in becoming a Master Composter Recycler can register for the 10-week training program. Classes will be held 6-8:30 pm every Wednesday, Jan. 23 through March 27.

The training will cover a variety of topics, including composting, food waste, mulching, soil composition, vermicomposting, recycling and green cleaning. Participants also will compete in a compost contest, perform jar soil-tests and waste audits, and tour a worm farm, natural garden and transfer station.

Participants who successfully complete the program are certified as Master Composter Recyclers. Graduates are asked to contribute 30 volunteer hours within a year in exchange for the 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.”

For more information about Master Composter Recyclers, to view the training program syllabus and to register for the training, visit the Master Composter Recycler website, www.clarkcountycomposts.org.

CONTACT
Marissa Armstrong
Communications specialist
Public Health
564.397.7307
marissa.armstrong@clark.wa.gov