Composter Recycler Program

The Clark County Composter Recycler Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.

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Contact Details

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Current Offerings

Our Schedule is below:

 

CR Workshops  RecycleU Workshops  Recorded Workshops

Please register to secure your space

02
Apr
2025

Composting Field Training - CASEE Center

04-02-2025 10:00 am -11:30 am
The CASEE demo site, located at 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606
16
Apr
2025

Bokashi & Other Indoor Composting

04-16-2025 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method and new technology systems like Lomi.  (Participants are eligible for a bokashi bin and kitchen counter food waste pail at no cost)Join via Zoom.
19
Apr
2025

Composting Field Training - Heritage Farm

04-19-2025 10:00 am -11:30 am

The Heritage Farm compost demo site is located at 1919 NE 78th Street, WA 98665. 

23
Apr
2025

Green Cleaning

04-23-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662). (Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost).

30
Apr
2025

Backyard Composting

04-30-2025 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Learn how to compost the SMART way during this virtual workshop. There will be in-person opportunity to construct a compost pile with experts, and view demonstration compost bins in action. (Participants are eligible for a compost bin at no cost). Join via Zoom.
07
May
2025

Composting Field Training - CASEE Center

05-07-2025 10:00 am -11:30 am
The CASEE demo site, located at 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606
07
May
2025

Worm Bin Composting

05-07-2025 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin. Turn your kitchen trimmings into nature's miracle grow fertilizer. (Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).  Join via Zoom.
14
May
2025

Curbside Recycling Done Right & Beyond Curbside Recycling

05-14-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Learn how to be an expert recycler. Understand why only certain items can go into your Blue recycle cart and glass bin. Also learn how to properly manage other materials like plastic film/wrap, batteries, and hazardous waste which cannot go in the blue recycle cart. (Participants are eligible to win prizes).

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

17
May
2025

Composting Field Training - Heritage Farm

05-17-2025 10:00 am -11:30 am

The Heritage Farm compost demo site is located at 1919 NE 78th Street, WA 98665. 

28
May
2025

Worm Bin Composting

05-28-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

(Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).  

Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all natural fertilizer for your garden. This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space. Participants will receive supplies for their own worm bin.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.