The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, are offering nine 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. The workshops will be held--

· March 10, 17 and 24 at the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon;

· March 11, 18 and 25 at the Owen J. Roberts Middle School, 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown; and

· March 12, 19 and 26 at the Chester County Government Services Center – Room 171 601 Westtown Road, West Chester.

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.

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2/1/2008