CANTON -- A St. Lawrence County reuse training event will be held Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Human Services Center, second floor, State Highway 310.

The free event will provide an opportunity for decision makers, municipal staff, nonprofit organizations, community activists, schools, and others interested in sharing and learning about reuse programs and the role reuse plays in reducing waste and benefiting our communities.

Topics will include: Reuse program design, including ongoing activities such as reuse sheds and special events, such as community-wide garage sales; establishing a reuse center; campus reuse; textile recovery; public participation and effective outreach; leveraging existing reuse opportunities and regional partnerships; logistics, administration, staffing/volunteers, budgeting, legal questions; and more. Representatives from area University/College Sustainability Programs will also present.

This training will be a roundtable format with presenters and participants actively engaging in discussion. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Registration is required by April 27 at athena@nerc.org.