Home Composting Workshops

Join ACSWMD for free workshops to learn how easy it is to turn your household food waste into rich compost for your yard and garden.

You paid for your banana peels, egg shells, and carrot tops, so don’t throw them away! By composting, you reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycle nutrients locally, and create a resource for growing healthy soil and food in your community. Plus, it's a simple way to comply with Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law, which bans food scraps from the landfill.  

This free workshop covers compost bin options, how to set up and manage a pile, the benefits and uses of compost, troubleshooting tips, how to prevent wildlife visits, and other options available to keep food scraps out of the trash.

Want to learn about other types of composting than backyard? "Vermicomposting: Worms Ate My Food Scraps" details how to set up a vermicompost bin to manage a population of red wiggler worms that turn food scraps into nutrient-rich castings. Watch a virtual recording of the workshop on MCTV's YouTube.