Free composting workshop offered

EPHRATA - You will be able to learn how to compost your yard and garden waste at a free class this Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m.

The class will be held in the Grant County Public Works meeting room at 124 Enterprise St. SE, Ephrata. It will be approximately 90 minutes long.

After attending the class, one participant from each household will receive a free, portable compost bin. Participants do not need to pre-register to attend.

According to Grant County Solid Waste's Joan Melvin, composting is a way of turning yard and garden waste into a beneficial resource that helps plants grow healthier and faster by keeping the soil loose and well drained.

While compost is not a substitute for fertilizers, it does contain beneficial nutrients. Composting may also save you money by reducing how much waste you throw away.

The class is sponsored by Grant County Solid Waste and the Dept. of Ecology. For more information, contact Grant County Solid Waste at 754-6082.

- Staff report