Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers

08/06/2026

An easy way to start your own worm composting project...

07/21/2026

A great repurposing idea with books! We will have books, tools, and other treasures available this Friday and Saturday at the MRC Tool Bucket Library's Tools & Treasures Sale at the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Proceeds will support the operation of the MRC Tool Bucket Library.

I stacked old hardcover books between two wooden rounds to make a unique side table that's both sturdy and a great conversation starter. 📚🪵

07/06/2026

Here's a fun, easy reuse idea for feeding the birds!

Turned a glass jar and scrap wood into a simple bird feeder that keeps backyard visitors happy. 🐦🌿✨
See how to decorate here: https://mideas.co/JxlLC

07/02/2026

You can find a variety of sugar bowls and cream pitchers at local second-hand stores. Here are some great ideas for repurposing them!

07/02/2026

Great resources to help you with your backyard home composting!

"Get started making black gold in your own backyard." ~Institute for Local Self-Reliance:

COMPLETE GUIDE: Home Composting > https://ilsr.org/home-composting-basics

06/26/2026

Some ideas to get your creative juices flowing for the Upcycled Art Workshop on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at the Chehalis Timberland Library. We'll share some ideas, Lewis County Solid Waste Utility will bring some ideas, and we'd like to hear or see yours too!

06/26/2026

Reuse tips for the garden!

Scrap regrowing is such a fun kitchen project 🌱 A few tips I’ve learned:
🧅 Green onions, leeks, and lemongrass are some of the easiest
🥬 Romaine, cabbage, celery, and bok choy can push out fresh leaves
🥕 Carrot and beet tops regrow greens, not new roots
💧 Change the water often so it doesn’t get slimy
☀️ Give them bright light, but avoid hot direct sun on the jar
🪴 Move stronger starts into soil if you want them to last longer
I treat these as bonus greens, but it’s a great beginner-friendly way to reuse scraps.