The City of Arlington has partnered with the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality to offer a Master Composter Training Program, open to anyone. This free program is designed to train and recruit local volunteers who will promote backyard composting and yard waste reduction.
Class will take place at the City Municipal Building, 101 W. Abram St. on Saturday, February 14, 2004, 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2004 9 AM to 4 PM (attendance on both days is required to become a Master Composter). Master Composters will receive a total of 12 classrooms hours of formal training on appropriate yard trimmings management options.
Class graduates will receive books and workshop materials, and a compost thermometer.
To complete their training, Master Composters are required to spend 20 volunteer hours on public education regarding composting. These hours may also be spent working at one of the compost demonstration sites, or training other citizens on the how’s and why’s of composting. Upon completion of the volunteer hours, you'll be certified by TCEQ.
To learn more, feel free to contact Lorrie Anderle, City of Arlington Recycling Coordinator at 817-459-6778 or at anderlel@ci.arlington.tx.us.