Gallatin County Offering Free Composting Workshops This Fall

For immediate release: Sept. 15, 2025

Media contact:
Patty Howard, Gallatin Solid Waste Management District Recycling/Outreach Educator
406-582-2493
patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov

Gallatin County Offering Free Composting Workshops This Fall

Gallatin County residents are invited to learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost at a series of free community workshops this fall.

The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District, in partnership with YES Compost and Happy Trash Can, will host seven composting workshops across the county from September 25 through October 16.

These one-hour sessions will cover the basics of composting, including:

What materials can and cannot be composted

How to start and maintain a compost pile or bin

Benefits of composting for your garden and the environment

Local composting services and drop-off options

“Composting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce household waste,” said Patty Howard, Recycling and Outreach Educator for the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District. “These workshops will help residents gain confidence in composting and take a big step toward sustainability at home.”

Workshops are open to all community members, no registration required.

Workshop Schedule:

Sept. 25: Gallatin Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill St. – 5 to 6 PM

Oct. 1: Manhattan Conservation District Meeting Room, 120 5th St. – 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Oct. 1: Big Sky Chapel, 510 Little Coyote Rd. – 5 to 6 PM

Oct. 4: West Yellowstone Povah Center, 10 S. Geyser St. – 2 to 3 PM

Oct. 7: Three Forks Library, 607 S. Main St. – 5 to 6 PM

Oct. 9: Belgrade Library, 205 E. Main St. – 6 to 7 PM

Oct. 16: Bozeman Library, 626 E. Main St. – 6 to 7 PM

For questions or more information, contact Patty Howard at 406-582-2493 or patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov.

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