Lancaster Compost Co-Ops: Orientation & Workday - New Holland Ave

850 New Holland Avenue,Lancaster PA 17601

28 September, 2021

Description

Lancaster Compost Co-Ops (LCC): Attend an Orientation/Work Day at Musser Park to learn about composting basics and co-op membership About this event The Lancaster Compost Co-Ops (LCC) is a volunteer-led community initiative that enables Lancaster residents to participate in reducing landfill waste by creating high quality compost. Orientation & Work DayAt this one-hour event, you will learn about composting, understand the roles and responsibilities of co-op membership, and meet other members. You will also have an opportunity to help with the composting processes.Attending the one-hour orientation is required to gain access to the bin. After attendance, you will receive a member agreement and then gain the ability start dropping-off your food scraps. IMPORTANT: - We request that all attendees abide by the CDC's COVID protocols, wearing a mask and staying socially distanced 6 feet apart if not fully vaccinated. We also recommend that attendees wear solid work shoes and bring gloves if possible. - If you would like to sit during the event, please bring your own chairs. Otherwise, participants may stand or sit on the ground. About Us When Lancaster Compost Co-Ops was started in April 2021, Lancaster residents had zero alternatives to divert organic food and garden scraps from the general waste stream beyond individual backyards. Composting is a mainstream activity in American cities – and we believed it was high time for Lancaster to address the existing community interest. LCC currently has three co-op sites in Lancaster City, with Culliton Park launching most recently in September 2021. Each site has a critter proof and smell proof compost bin in a public space that allows trained community members to create high quality compost. A local community member, or "captain," independently runs the site with the support of the community participants. To learn more, check out our website (www.lancastercompost.us) or Instagram (LancasterCompost). For questions, concerns, or partnership opportunities, email us at [email protected]