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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564-397-7333

Current Offerings

Our Schedule is below:

 

CR Workshops  RecycleU Workshops  Recorded Workshops

Please register to secure your space

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. 

21
May
2025

Low Waste Chef

05-21-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Come learn how to save money and prevent food from going into the trash by becoming a Low Waste Chef. Win prizes and take home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!

  • Learn tips and tricks on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers.

  • Understand how reducing food spoilage and using the food you have is good for the planet and your wallet. 

  • Learn how preventing food waste in the first place reduces your carbon footprint and impact on climate change.

In-person workshop at Bridgeview Resource Center (505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661)

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.

04
Jun
2025

Composting Field Training - CASEE Center

06-04-2025 10:00 am -11:30 am
The CASEE demo site, located at 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606
25
Jun
2025

Recycling 101: Curbside Recycling Done Right & Organics 101

06-25-2025 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Curbside Recycling Done Right: Recycling 101. June 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Organics 101: Curbside Composting. 30 minutes after class. 12:30 - 1 p.m. TBD & Hybrid over Microsoft Teams.

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