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

Attendance is required during all three weeks to become certified. Identical classes are held at each location. All classes begin at 7:00 p.m. at these locations--

· Chester County Solid Waste Authority, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon: March 5, 12 & 19;

· Chester County Government Services Center – Room 171, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester: March 6, 13 & 20; and

· Owen J. Roberts Middle School, 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown: March 7, 14 & 21.

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 or visit the Certified Master Composting Classes webpage.

1/5/2007