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Posted on: September 12, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Outdoor Backyard Composting Demonstration Workshop - Rescheduled to Oct. 15

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This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 15 from 12 - 3pm.  Uconn Master Composters will be on site to answer questions and review backyard composting procedures.  This event will now be held in conjunction with Reboot Eco's Swap, Shop and Repair event.   You can also learn more about Backyard Composting at Russell Library's Virtual Backyard Composting Workshop on October 18 at 6:30 pm.   Details are here: https://russelllibrary.libcal.com/event/11090867

Thank you!  

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Join UConn Master Composters, Allie McConnell and Baker Salsbury, for a lively discussion about Backyard Composting at the new Middletown Composting Demonstration Garden at 131 River Road, in Middletown, on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10:00 - 11:30am.  Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 24.  

The onsite demonstration will discuss the different elements of composting, demonstrate the different types of compost structures, uses for finished compost and why backyard composting is one important solution to the State’s trash crisis.   

Bring all your trash related and composting questions!  Free kitchen scrap collection containers will be available for participants.   

All are welcome. This program is organized by the City Public Works Department in advance of the RiverCog Backyard Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale.  More information on the sale can be found at:  https://connecticut.compostersale.com/.    Contact the City Recycling Coordinator at Recycling@MiddletownCT.Gov or 860-638-4855 if you have questions.   

 

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