Ocean County residents have expressed their strong interest in backyard composting by supporting the environmental benefits it provides. The site displays various types of home composting units and an information kiosk that describes the composting process as well as providing educational literature for visitors. The next classes are being scheduled for Fall 2001. Dates will be announced. Ocean County Master Composters provide the instruction for these classes.
Classes run about one and one-half hours.
Each class is limited to 40 people. The Ocean County Master Composter Training Program is offered once annually in the fall of each year to train a knowledgeable corps of citizens who can provide the residents of Ocean County with information on how they can manage the organic portion of their solid waste. The premise of this program is for the County to train volunteers, who will then agree to provide a total of 24 hours of outreach, education and service to promote the benefits of home composting. The three day program will be held at the Ocean County Recycling Education Center at the County's Northern Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood Township. The program is provided free of charge to Ocean County residents and taxpayers.