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Backyard Composting Workshops

Elevate your Elevator Pitch workshop

  • Date: 11/17/2022 12:00 PM  
  • Location: Zoom

Our November workshop touches on something that may be new to you -- the “elevator pitch.” Imagine this: you are in an elevator heading to the 50th floor of an office building, prepared, practiced, and a little anxious for the once-in-a-lifetime interview for your dream job. On the 2nd floor, who should get in but the CEO, heading to the same floor as you. You have their full attention for the time you’re sharing this elevator space… So, with less than a minute to speak, what do you say?


MCOCO has invited Jeff Klein to help you Elevate your Elevator Pitch! Jeff has been telling the world what other people do for over 26 years. Following a successful career in Advertising, Marketing, and Production, Jeff has been a sought-after Public Speaker, with over 500 speaking engagements under his belt, reaching tens of thousands of professionals across North America since 2004. Jeff offers training programs to individuals and groups like, covering topics like new messaging, identifying valuable target prospects, getting results through existing and new relationships, and creating language that attracts the people his clients want to meet.

Click here to register: https://middlesexcountynj-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOqgrDIvG9OG58u8IoakwwlVpZYfz3a9

 

If you’ve missed any of our recent workshops, or if you need a refresher on one you’ve attended, check out the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVlnMeBuTQ5qu10aXTzxKrA

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The County sponsors free educational workshops twice per year.

Learn from the Experts! Presenters from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service will teach you all about the composting process – what is composting, how to compost, materials that you can compost and those you cannot, and troubleshooting any issues you might encounter. This will be a live presentation followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Please email solidwaste@co.middlesex.nj.us, or call 732-745-4170 to register.

If you cannot attend the workshop, view the Backyard Compost PowerPoint Presentation or the November 2020 Backyard Compost Workshop Presentation Video.

Compost Bin Sales

Composting

Compost bin sales are now both contactless purchase by check or credit card, and contactless pickup with set appointment. Please email solidwaste@co.middlesex.nj.us, or call 732-745-4170 for further details.

View the Compost Bin Purchase Flyer for additional information.

Composting 101

Composting is a natural process of decomposition, where organic materials are recycled into a dark, crumbly, earthy smelling soil amendment known as compost.

Why Should I Compost?
What To Compost vs What Not To Compost

Backyard Compost Bins 

There are many different types of backyard compost bins, from the simple homemade type to a variety of manufactured types. All will work if you follow the proper procedures.

Tips and Tricks

  • Place your compost bin on bare soil
  • Keep the material moist, like a wrung out sponge
  • Allow it to get air - stir or turn over regularly
  • Cut material being added into small pieces
  • Add a variety of materials
  • Cover added kitchen waste with brown material such as leaves