Composting Seminar Coming To Rocky River

ROCKY RIVER, OH - The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is bringing seminars on composting to cities across the county, including Rocky River. Compost bins will be available for purchase at the seminars.

The Rocky River event will be held April 24 at the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Following the composting seminar, the district will show the "Just Eat It" documentary, a film about food waste in America.

The seminars are structured to teach the basics of composting yard waste and food scraps in back yards. The Solid Waste District says that backyard composting can help reduce the amount of organic waste that is sent to landfills and can also create a healthy soil additive that can be added to gardens.

"What is compost? Compost consists of organic materials derived from plants and some animal material that has been decomposed largely through aerobic decomposition (with oxygen). The process of composting is simple and is practiced by individuals in their homes, farmers on their land and by industries and cities through contracts with composting businesses," the Solid Waste District said in a statement.

Tips will be given at the event to improve decomposition and the science behind composting will be explained. The event is open to all county residents, but registration is required. To register for the event click here.

The Solid Waste District said a variety of items will be available for purchase during the seminars. Attendees can purchase the following:

• Wishing Well Composter - $50
• Ultimate Dirt Machine Digester - $50
• Yard Butler Compost Aeration Tool - $20
• Compost Thermometer - $10
• Sure-Close Compost Pail - $5

Only cash or check will be accepted when buying one of the above items.

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