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2026 RecyclingWorks in MA Compost Site Operators

2026 RecyclingWorks in MA Compost Site Operators Practical Skills Workshop

2026 compost site operators event flyer

Location:
Groton, MA

Date:
Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time:
7:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Session summary

a no-cost compost site operators webinar

Join RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) for the 2024 Compost Site Operators Practical Skills Workshop on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The workshop will include a morning classroom session followed by an afternoon field session at Black Earth Compost’s site in Groton.  

This no-cost workshop, conducted in collaboration with James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting, will focus on best practices for composting food scraps.  

Registration is required. Priority registration is given to the following participants based in Massachusetts: 

Operators of agricultural, municipal, and private compost sites that accept off-site food materials
Operators of small-scale sites that accept off-site food scraps, such as community garden compost sites   
Other interested parties considering starting a commercial or community compost site and accepting off-site food materials 

If the workshop reaches capacity, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available. 

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from RecyclingWorks with further details and an agenda. We will start our day out at a classroom offsite (within 15 minutes from the compost site. 

For more information, please reach out to RecyclingWorks at  info@recyclingworksma.com or call 888-254-5525. 

the Speaker

James McSweeney
James McSweeney

Compost Technical Services

About the Organization

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BLACK EARTH COMPOST

Black Earth Compost provides comprehensive food waste collection services, catering to a diverse range of clients including universities, supermarkets, small offices, and residential customers. With compost sites in Groton, Framingham, and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, they produce premium, nutrient-rich compost. Collaborating closely with municipalities, Black Earth Compost designs and implements custom residential programs tailored to city-wide curbside collection, transfer station operations, schools, and community garden projects.

RecyclingWorks Massachusetts

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is a recycling assistance program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and delivered under contract by CET that helps businesses and institutions reduce waste and maximize recycling, reuse, and food recovery opportunities.

October 22 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT