Thurston County, WSU Extension seeking volunteers for Master Recycler Composter program

The Washington State University Thurston County Extension and Thurston County Public Works are recruiting for the 2025-26 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program.

The interactive training focuses on a wide range of topics taught by regional experts, Thurston County staff and WSU Extension staff who specialize in composting, recycling and waste reduction.

MRC volunteers are training on how to reduce waste and increase public awareness of opportunities to prevent waste, recycle and compost in Thurston County. Volunteers serve with local organizations, community members, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces or at special events encouraging waste prevention, recycling and composting.

On-going education opportunities are provided to all MRC volunteers to stay up to date on the ever-changing landscape of recycling regulations, waste reduction techniques and composting science.

Classes will be held in-person on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and either live, work or operate a business in Thurston County.

For more information, or to apply to the 2025-26 Thurston County MRC Volunteer Training program, visit https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/.