[King Food waste in landfills is a big problem, accounting for nearly one quarter of methane emissions in the US. Alternatively, when it’s diverted from the landfill, food waste can become an incredibly useful soil amendment, turning what was considered garbage into “gardener’s gold.” The benefits of compost are huge - reducing global warming, storm water pollution and waste, while building healthy soil and growing healthy plants.

Seattle Tilth is offering compost and recycling education, training volunteers to become compost and recycling experts in exchange for community service teaching other community members.

http://www.seattletilth.org/compostrecycle

King County residents who live on the Eastside can apply for the Master Recycler Composter Eastside program. Training topics include composting food and yard waste, soil science, natural yard care and curbside recycling. Training includes 28 hours of classroom learning, field trips and hands-on practice starting on April 1 at McAuliffe Park in Kirkland (108th Ave NE).

King County residents (outside of Seattle and Milton, and with a focus in South King County), can apply for the King County Master Recycler Composterprogram. Training topics focus on reducing waste and include smart food shopping, food storage, curbside composting and recycling. Training includes four sessions starting on April 4 at Kent Senior Activity Center (600 E Smith St).

After training, volunteers put their training to work, developing projects of their own choosing – at schools, churches, community events, businesses and community gardens. The focus is on practical techniques that people can put to use at home and in their communities.


Questions? Come to an Info Session!
Interested and want to learn more about these two programs? Attend one of the following info sessions:

Master Recycler Composter Eastside Info Session
Wednesday, March 4; 6-7:30 p.m. at McAuliffe Park (108th Ave. NE in Kirkland).
http://www.seattletilth.org/about/masterrecyclercompostereastside

King County Master Recycler Composter Info Session
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8 p.m. at Renton Highlands Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton).
http://www.seattletilth.org/about/king-county-master-recycler-composter

Note: Seattle residents can apply for the Master Composter/Soil Builder program (now in its 30th year).

Master Recycler Composter Eastside is managed by Seattle Tilth and sponsored by the City of Issaquah, City of Kirkland and Washington State Department of Ecology. King County Master Recycler Composter program is managed by Seattle Tilth and sponsored by King County.