Composting classes in Monroe
Why spend money on potting soil, fertilizers and other items for your garden when you can make your own for free, by composting waste you already have? Turn your scraps into rich soil for planting. This is a great way to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, grass clippings, leaves and more. Composting food waste will reduce waste, cost for disposal and also save valuable landfill space.
The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority is holding four composting classes this year on the second Saturday of the month from May through October. Classes start at 9 a.m. and last approximately 1½ hours. Classes are free and composter bins will be available to purchase at cost. One lucky winner will receive a free backyard composter. All classes will be held at the waste authority facility in Blakeslee. A certified master gardener will be teaching the classes.
To participate, you must register with the waste authority. For more information or to register go to www.thewasteauthority.com, email cparks@thewasteauthority.com or call 570-643-6100.
