Master Composter Training Program
 The Ocean County Master Composter Training Program, which received an NJDEP award in 2008 for Outstanding Achievement in Recycling/Educational Program, is offered once annually, subject to demand, in the fall of each year to train a knowledgeable core 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 12-hour 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 training is held at the Ocean County Recycling Education Center, located at the County's Northern Recycling Center.
The program is provided free of charge to Ocean County residents and taxpayers. The non-resident fee is $75.00 per person. Non-residents must also complete their outreach commitment in Ocean County.
Each applicant must complete an application and be sponsored by a groupas this ensures the program with the opportunity to establish an outreach network.
Many types of groups can sponsor an applicant, including garden clubs, municipalities, environmental commissions, recycling committees, retirement communities or service clubs.
The course is limited to 20 persons.
Please check periodically for updates on when the next class will be offered.
For further assistance, contact Mary Jerkowicz, Program Monitor, at 732-506-5047.
 Click here to view a video on Master Composter Training
For the application and background information :
click here : Master Composter Application (PDF)Training
"How To" Compost Class
"How to" Compost classes are offered at the Recycling Education Center during the spring and fall of each year; free of charge to County residents.
Master Composter volunteers provide the instruction for these classes. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited to 25 people.
The next class will be held in the Fall. Please check back periodically for an update about the date and time.
For more information, please contact Mary Jerkowicz, Program Monitor 732-506-5047. |