Composter Recycler Program

The Clark County Composter Recycler Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Works 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

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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08
Oct
2025

Low Waste Chef

10-08-2025 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. Learn about home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these recommended materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!

In-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)

15
Oct
2025

Curbside Recycling Done Right & Beyond Curbside Recycling

10-15-2025 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. 

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)

22
Oct
2025

Worm Bin Composting

10-22-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

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. 

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)

29
Oct
2025

Backyard Composting

10-29-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Learn how to build and construct a hot compost pile using the SMART method.  

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)

05
Nov
2025

Green Cleaning

11-05-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be.  (Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost). 

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662).

12
Nov
2025

Low Waste Holiday

11-12-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Romanticize the ordinary. That's where the magic is. Learn how to minimize consumption and create lasting memories with your family. This can be achieved through mindful shopping, thoughtful gift-giving, creative cooking and repurposing of leftovers, and sustainable decorating choices.

In-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)

19
Nov
2025

Gardening with Compost

11-19-2025 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Can you go 100% compost (ideally home produced!) for amending, mulching, and fertilizing your gardens. Learn how to apply and time various different types of compost (Bokashi, vermicompost, backyard bin compost, and leaf mulch)

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662).