Environment
Home Composting Education Program
Composting your leaves, yard & garden trimmings, and food scraps helps
reduce solid waste, save tax dollars, and improve your soil. Visit or call
our Information Center for free composting literature. Our composting education
program includes:
Compost Notes
This quarterly newsletter features practical advice for both the novice
and experienced home composter. Available in hard copy or
as PDF file via
email. To subscribe contact saf222@cornell.edu,
or call (607) 584-9966.
Workshops & Presentations
Staff can conduct free workshops or presentations on composting for
garden
clubs and other community groups.
Master Composter Program
This program provides volunteers with 10
hours of composting instruction.
Volunteers then assist staff with education programs
and compost site maintenance
tasks.
Home Composting Demonstration Site
Visit our demonstration site that features commercial and homemade compost
bins. Located behind our offices at 840 Upper
Front Street.
Compost Bin Sales
The Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management and Cornell University
Cooperative Extension of Broome County sponsor periodic bulk sales of commercially
produced compost bins at reduced prices. For more information on bin sales,
see the contact information below.
For more information on our home composting program contact Kevin Mathers,
Resource Educator at kjm8@cornell.edu, or call (607) 584-5013.
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