EBS STAFF
Gallatin County residents can fine-tune their composting skills this fall at free composting workshops offered by the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District, and partners YES Compost and Happy Trash Can. Workshops will take place from Sept. 25 through Oct. 16 and teach attendees how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost, covering all the basics, including how to start a compost pile, what can and cannot be composted, the benefits of composting, and local services and and drop off sties.
“Composting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce household waste,” Patty Howard, recycling and outreach educator for the district, stated in a Sept. 15 county press release. “These workshops will help residents gain confidence in composting and take a big step toward sustainability at home.”
Workshops are free and open to all community members, no registration required, and take place on the following schedule:
- Sept. 25: Gallatin Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill St. – 5 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 1: Manhattan Conservation District Meeting Room, 120 5th St. – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Oct. 1: Big Sky Chapel, 510 Little Coyote Rd. – 5 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 4: West Yellowstone Povah Center, 10 S. Geyser St. – 2 to 3 p.m.
- Oct. 7: Three Forks Library, 607 S. Main St. – 5 to 6 p.m.
- Oct. 9: Belgrade Library, 205 E. Main St. – 6 to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 16: Bozeman Library, 626 E. Main St. – 6 to 7 p.m.
