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Program Resources
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Community
Composting
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Extension Program
Resources-Community Development 1996
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I. Title of Program or
Issue:
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Community Composting
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A. Situational Statement:
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The ban on yard waste from landfills is creating
a challenge for many communities. The diversity of
communities re: size, affluence, and historic
practices further heightens difficulties in
developing comprehensive waste management plans.
Many of the community composting seminars have been
held and agendas are available.
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B. Description/Educational Objectives:
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Introduce the social/political dimension of
large-scale composting
Provide a basic understanding of the science
and technology of large-scale composting
Discuss current options and management
Observe programs in place
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C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time
of Year:
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4 hours; variable
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D. Audience and Level of Offering:
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Local officials; green industries; concerned
citizens; County/Solid Waste District
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E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:
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- Panel Presentations
- Questions/Answers
- Displays
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F. Contact Person(s), Location:
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Dr. Joe E. Heimlich
Leader, Environmental Sciences
Community Development
204 Mount Hall
1050 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
Phone: 614-292-6926
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Send comments to
comdev@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Ohio State University Extension
Community Development
Last Updated (December 1999).
URL:
http://www-comdev.ag.ohio-state.edu/
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University
Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran
status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Admin. and Director,
OSU Extension
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868
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