Free Classes
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources offers various environmental education classes broadly related to waste mitigation, built environment improvements, and sustainability. Class instructors provide attendees with professional learning and instructional materials that demonstrate environmental diversion themes such as Composting/Vermicomposting, Recycling 1-2-3, Green Landscaping, and more! Attendees from all educational backgrounds, age groups, and interests are welcome to join. Classes are offered live throughout the year as well as on-demand in our resource section.
2024 Classes
Backyard Composting, Vermicomposting, & Make Your Own Worm Bin
Overview: Take your gardening game to the next level! Discover the benefits of composting, the process of turning organic waste materials into a soil amendment. Compost session starts at 9 AM followed by Vermicompost and Make Your Own Worm Bin session at 10 AM.
Vermicomposting bin kits are available for purchase for county residents at each class. County residents may also bring their own materials to build a worm bin. See Vermicomposting webpage for more information. The Department of Waste Resources will provide use of the required tools at the class. Participants that complete their worm bins will be provided live worms.
Location: 14310 Frederick St. Moreno Valley, CA, 92553
Saturday, January 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, March 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, August 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, November 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Climate Change
Overview: Ready to uncover the science behind climate change? Explore the causes, environmental and social impacts, and ways to take climate action
Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m337b491733a89a9b3f2d3003493a9a65
Meeting number: 2664 952 2775
Password: GzhjShE3X23
Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=mc17979a89a64128060ffb3346af4e3b7
Meeting number: 2664 416 2825
Password: qeHbYwMm248
Environmental Justice
Overview: How does the human built environment impact public health? Learn the concepts of environmental justice, an expanded view of the environment outside the scope of conservation
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m60519b86ebe06735f6e5c68b5831e0a7
Meeting number: 2660 712 6457
Password: QjaGZmPp543
Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m8c88374f1eb951212171485211361028
Meeting number: 2660 254 7010
Password: sYeavjpH627
Food Waste-Food Rescue
Green Cleaning
Overview: Say goodbye to toxicity! Explore the benefits of using eco-friendly cleaning products made from ingredients in your pantry
Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m6d4c713ff3b60d9eb60d194bab250751
Meeting number: 2660 801 0193
Password: kTzfmeNS732
Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m62e52e836242160692627316688c86c0
Meeting number: 2662 286 3213
Password: g9aK85AGiwg
Green Landscaping
Overview: Don't let your garden drain your resources! Learn the art of sustainable landscaping - a pocket-friendly and more efficient way to keep your green space eco-friendly
Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m3d1660b6f3440925abdb31c10e02ef0b
Meeting number: 2664 381 5385
Password: B99YxmrqtU2
Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m3fb4b768c7ba93401618e57255b38495
Meeting number: 2662 520 1393
Password: iE3XBvcBT35
Making Your Home Zero Waste
Master Composter Training
The virtual training courses consists of four formal instruction sessions.
We offer two training options:
Option 1: In Person Training
The In Person Training course consists of four formal instruction sessions at a specific location in Riverside County. Master Composter trainees will watch as instructor and volunteers build and maintain a compost pile. To become proficient with composting, trainees are encouraged to build and maintain their own compost pile during the training.
Option 2: Virtual Self-Paced Training
The student has three months to complete the Virtual Self-Paced Training course, including all online quizzes, at their own pace to receive a certificate of completion.
The formal training aims to cover the following goals:
• Explore various home composting options.
• Understand the biology associated with different composting systems.
• Discover the benefits and uses of compost.
• Learn about alternative methods to reduce yard waste.
• Gain hands-on experience in both composting and vermicomposting.
• Acquire the skills to troubleshoot issues related to compost and vermicompost.
• Learn how to effectively utilize finished compost and vermicompost in your garden.
Please register and select your training option using this link.
Recycling 1-2-3
Overview: Join the recycling revolution! Discover effective ways to sort your recyclables and how to handle waste that cannot be placed in your curbside bin
Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m9707ec932662e5983db419a5965d1177
Meeting number: 2663 056 5539
Password: GReFp2Fzw92
Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting link: https://rivco.webex.com/rivco/j.php?MTID=m102b7d7989c4b454f05761b1c2926205
Meeting number: 2664 849 7802
Password: pZCBiyPM788