 We're looking for a few volunteers to help out with our Lunchroom Composting Program. Currently we have 9 schools in the area that have made the switch to 100% composting during breakfast and lunch. The program saves the schools money in trash dumpster fees and educates students on advanced waste reduction. Our goal is to have all 52 schools in Buncombe County on the program by 2016. To help us meet that goal we need volunteers that are willing to go into their local school to reinforce the program.  Participating Schools: Hall Fletcher Elementary Claxton Elementary Vance Elementary Isaac Dickson Elementary Ira B Jones Elementary Evergreen Charter School Asheville High School Mills River Elementary Enka Middle School Trash Talkin'Presently, most of the schools in the area depend on styrofoam and plastic to help cut costs and speed up the lunchroom experience. With the commercial composting program, we're able to reduce the amount of items streaming into the landfill by directing the students to sort their left-overs into the triple cans. Recycling, Landfill and Compost The learning curve for trash talkin' is minimal. We go by Danny's Dumpster rule of composting "If it was ever alive, it can be composted" But what goes where?  Compost container: Paper (all kinds) Food contaminated cardboard Milk Cartons (full or empty) Food (all / any) Recycling bin: Drink bottles (glass, aluminum & plastic) Clean cardboard Landfill container: Plastic cutlery, wrap and cups Styrofoam (all) Snack bar wrappers Ziplock bags Condiment packets Straws Potato chip bags How to VolunteerRequirements to volunteer in the schools:
If you meet this criteria and you're willing to give up an hour a couple times a month, let us know. Email: volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org or Phone: 828-254-1776 
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