King County’s Master Recycler Composter training program returns to Federal Way

While some people might only see "garbage" in the everyday items they throw away, King County's Solid Waste Division sees a tremendous opportunity to create resources, while reducing the volume of material headed to the landfill.

The effort to reduce organic waste that goes to the landfill is at the heart of the division's free, eight-week Master Recycler Composter program which teaches the art of recycling and composting.

The 40-hour, eight-week course runs from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., every Thursday evening, beginning Feb. 28 and concluding April 17. In addition, three Saturday field trips will be a part of the training on March 1, 22 and April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will learn about recycling, waste prevention, home composting, natural yard care, and alternatives to household hazardous wastes. In return for the training, MRC volunteers agree to share their knowledge and skills through various community outreach efforts.

Since its inception, the King County Master Recycler Composter program has trained more than 602 King County residents. Course participants have in turn educated thousands of local residents about the many benefits of composting.

The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 25. More information is available by contacting Darcy Batura at 206-205-3130.