landscaping leftovers like grass clippings, hedge trimmings, weeds and
other yard wastes. Instead of hauling all that stuff to the curb or
dumping it into the garbage, why not put your yard waste to good use
in your own backyard? Mecklenburg County will even show you how to do
it for cheap.
Composting is easy to do. You can make an inexpensive bin on your own
with some simple wire fencing in corner of your back yard, or purchase
a commercial composting unit. After that, build your pile right and
let nature take its course. Before you know it, that bin will be full
of rich, black compost (also known as "black gold," the kind you pay
$5 a bag for at the garden store), ready to use in your garden.
Mecklenburg County can help. Enroll now in classes to learn how to use
those yard scraps to save money and give your yard a beautiful and
environmentally friendly makeover. The basic Home Composting Workshop
is a 2-hr. hands-on workshop. Topics include home composting and
residential recycling, soil preparation and management, toxicity
reduction, grasscycling and mulching. This class is suitable for
beginners.
Classes are limited to 20 people per class, and required for anyone
wishing to participate in the advanced Master Composter program.
Classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to noon (unless otherwise noted) at a
cost of $10 each, at many locations throughout Mecklenburg County.
They are held outdoors so please dress appropriately. Closed-toe shoes
are required for safety reasons.
Pre-registration is required and may be completed online. The deadline
for registration is the Wednesday before the class. Please select a
workshop and complete the registration form for online registration or
register by phone 704-336-4304.
