Volunteers wanted to help reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Are you passionate about recycling, waste reduction, and composting? Do you want to serve our Thurston County community as a volunteer? If yes, then we want you to join the Thurston County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteer program!
The application period for 2026-2027 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program is open through Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m.
The interactive training focuses on a wide range of topics taught by regional experts, and staff from Thurston County Public Works and WSU Extension who specialize in composting, recycling and waste reduction.
Classes will be in-person on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11, January 8, January 22, February 5, February 12, February 26, March 12, and March 19.
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 17, at 8 a.m. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and either live, work, or operate a business in Thurston County.

To learn more about what MRC volunteers do, MRC training and how to apply, visit: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/thurston-county-master-recycler-composter-volunteer-training/

Deadline to apply is 8 a.m. on Monday August 17, 2026.