To help the community learn more about the benefits and process of composting, the Wake County Solid Waste Management Division is hosting a series of free educational events at Wake County libraries starting this month.
“Improving our environmental health starts with our behaviors at home. Our hope is that these classes will help to educate residents about the multiple long-term benefits of composting for themselves and our county as a whole,” said Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings.
Composting is an environmentally friendlier way to dispose of food scraps and other organic materials. It has multiple benefits, including reducing landfilled waste, enriching soil and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Residents who compost also minimize the use of chemical fertilizers, which creates healthier plants while also saving money.
Starting this week through May, residents can attend classes at libraries throughout the county to learn about backyard composting, a simple method for decomposing organic matter at home. The classes are suggested for ages 11 and older.
Events will take place at the following libraries and dates:
- Southeast Regional Library on Tuesday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Contact Thad Miller at thad.miller@wake.gov with questions.
- Fuquay-Varina Community Library on Wednesday, March 5, from 11 a.m.–noon. Contact Pamela Coker at pamela.coker@wake.gov with questions.
- Zebulon Community Library on Tuesday, March 11, from 2–3 p.m. Contact Shannon Nesmith at shannon.nesmith@wake.gov with questions.
- Cary Regional Library on Tuesday, April 8, from 2–3 p.m. Contact Bryson Kopf at bryson.kopf@wake.gov with questions.
- Holly Springs Community Library on Thursday, April 10, from 10–11 a.m. Contact Amy Mapel at amy.mapel@wake.gov with questions.
- North Regional Library on Thursday, April 17, from 2–3 p.m. Contact Liv Highfill at liv.highfill@wake.gov with questions.
- Northeast Regional Library on Tuesday, April 22, from 11 a.m.–noon. Contact Elizabeth Findley at elizabeth.findley@wake.gov with questions.
- Eva Perry Regional Library on Thursday, May 15, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Contact Mary Ajiboye at mary.ajiboye@wake.gov with questions.
Residents are encouraged to attend the free events to speak with experts and learn about backyard composting or check out Wake County’s online backyard composting guide.
