Clark County composter-recycler training begins this month

Clark County’s composter-recycler program will offer a free eight-week certification training for residents interested in learning about low-waste living and sharing sustainability information with the community.

The Composter Recycler program teaches easy ways to reduce waste, prevent contamination in recycling and create healthier, greener homes.

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 training prepares participants to take steps to reduce food waste, compost kitchen scraps and yard debris, replace chemical products with homemade green cleaners and properly recycle at home.

Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 29, at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., in Vancouver.

As part of the training, participants qualify for a compost bin, worm bin, Bokashi bin and a green cleaning kit.

Participants will tour the transfer station and participate in composting field training.

The 2025 training dates and topics include:

•Backyard Composting on Jan. 29;

• Worm Bin Composting on Feb. 5;

• Bokashi and Dehydrators on Feb. 12;

• Low Waste Chef on Feb. 19;

• Green Cleaning on Feb. 26;

• Curbside Recycling Done Right on March 5;

• Beyond Curbside Recycling on March 12; and

• Composter Recycler Volunteer Orientation on March 19.

To learn more about the training and submit an application to participate, visit the Composter Recycler website at clarkcountycomposts.org. Applicants will be contacted to confirm participation.

For more information about the program, visit clarkcountycomposts.org, call 564-397-7352 or email info@clarkcountycomposts.org.