Master Composter Recycler Volunteer Program
Welcome to the Skagit County Master Composter Recycler Training Program. Hosted by the Skagit County Solid Waste Division, this no-cost certification training prepares community members to become knowledgeable waste reduction educators, with a focus on composting, recycling, and sustainable living. The program includes over 20 hours of instruction covering topics such as backyard and vermicomposting, waste reduction, green cleaning, and more, along with hands-on learning opportunities and field experiences. Certified Master Composter Recyclers give back to the community through volunteer service, sharing what they’ve learned at events, demonstration sites, and within their own neighborhoods. This page is designed for accepted applicants to access weekly training resources and materials as part of their official volunteer training. If you are interested in participating in the program training but have missed the application deadline, please email the program coordinator at calliem@co.skagit.wa.us for more information and future training opportunities. Please navigate collapsible menu below to access class resources. Training Materials:Topic 1: Solid Waste in Skagit CountyRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 2: Understanding Recycling MarketsRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 1: Recycling Programs in Skagit CountyRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 2: Recycling Yes/No and Small Group Recycling ShareRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 1: HHW Basics & EPR Programs in WashingtonLocal & Regional Solid Waste Systems
State & Federal Guidance & Background
Videos & Multimedia
Topic 2: Intersections of Solid Waste & Public HealthRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 1: Importance of Healthy Soils
Topic 2: Using and Making CompostRequired & Supplemental Materials
Topic 1: Food Waste
Topic 2: Introduction to Vermicomposting
The reuse and repair movement focuses on keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible instead of throwing them away. By repairing broken items, sharing resources, buying secondhand, and repurposing materials, communities can reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and lower environmental impacts. Local organizations, repair events, and sharing networks help people learn practical skills, access affordable goods, and build a more circular economy where products are used, repaired, and reused rather than discarded.
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