Tons of food and paper waste are diverted from local
landfills each year as a result of the elementary school composting program in
Amherst. Parent volunteers are needed to serve periodic two-hour
shifts as “compost coaches” at Amherst’s three elementary schools.
Compost coaches help students with the waste sorting process in the school cafeteria
during lunch. The goal is to train the children how to sort correctly and
keep the compost collected free of plastic and foil…a simple and rewarding
task. To learn more contact Susan Waite at the Amherst Department
of Public Works, 413-259-3049 or waites@amherstma.gov.
