Chester County Offers Free Certified Master Composting Classes

The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, will offer free Certified Master Composting Classes at three convenient locations.

Attendance is required 1 class a week for all three weeks to become certified. Identical classes are held at each location. All classes begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.--

-- March 15, 22, 29, April 5 snow date --Chester County Government Services Center – Room 171, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester;

-- March 16, 23, 30, April 6 snow date -- Owen J. Roberts Middle School, Owen J. Roberts Adult Evening School, 610-469-5830 to register, 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown; and

-- March 17, 24, 31, April 7 snow date -- Chester County Solid Waste Authority, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon.

Trainees will learn how to compost, how to construct various compost bins, how to grasscycle, leafcycle and how to reduce food waste by vermi-composting. The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will provide training, materials, volunteer opportunities and support.

To register or for more information, call 610-273-3771 ext. 228.