Southern and eastern Kentuckians are invited to a free workshop to learn more about solid waste management, as well as how to recruit volunteers for a Spring Cleanup event in their community.

In March, PRIDE will host four free Environmental Leadership and Solid Waste Management workshops to assist communities with their solid waste management issues. Topics will include: recycling, composting, solid waste compliance, waste tire management and litter abatement. The agendas are available on the individual workshop listings on the PRIDE calendar and Facebook page.

From the following list, participants can choose the workshop date and location that is most convenient for them (click the link to see the Facebook event, which includes an agenda):

• March 6, 10 am – 4 pm CT – Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728
• March 12, 10 am – 4 pm ET – KRADD Conference Center, 917 Perry Park Road, Hazard, KY 41701
• March 13, 10 am – 4 pm ET – Big Sandy ADD, 110 Resource Court, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
• March 26, 10 am – 4 pm ET – Ashland Train Depot, 99 15^th Street, Ashland, KY 41101

At all workshops:

• Registration will begin at 9:30 ET local time.
• A free lunch will be provided to participants.

RSVP Required

The workshops are free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, please call 888-577-4339 (toll free) or e-mail PRIDE@centertech.com.

Continuing Education

CEUs for 5 credits have been approved for all elected officials.

Acknowledgements

This material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Utilities Programs, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Utilities Program.

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