Composting and Gardening Programs

Composting

Home Composting is a great way to reduce waste, recycle your yard debris and help your garden. Composting is a naturally occurring process where organic material (yard materials and vegetable wastes) is broken down into an excellent soil enhancer & mulch. Mixing compost into soil improves the soil's texture, and increases its ability to hold air and water. By reducing evaporation, composting allows your landscaping to use less water. You can learn about Home Composting using the links below.

An individual holds a handful of compost


2023 Free Virtual Backyard and Vermicomposting Workshop Schedule

Date
Composting Type
Call for Information
Vermicomposting (Worm)
925-655-2909
Backyard
925-655-2909
Backyard
925-655-2909
Vermicomposting (Worm)
925-655-2909


Other Home Composting Workshops

Location
Call
Antioch925-779-6137
Pleasant Hill925-671-4646
Central County Composting Workshops (Cities/Towns of Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and surrounding Unincorporated Areas)925-906-1801
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Home Composting Bins

Home Composting can be done in an open pile or using a bin or composter. There are many types of bins including those which are homemade or purchased from retailers. Go to CalRecycle's Home Composting webpage for more information.

Download directions to make your own bin (PDF document) from CalRecycle.

Green compost pail filled with food waste

Reduced Price Composting Bins

Residents that live in the following areas can purchase a Compost Bin at a reduced price. To make arrangements to purchase and pick-up your Compost Bin contact the number listed next to the area you live in.

Martinez:  (925) 372-3531 Pleasant Hill: (925) 671-4646

See below for details regarding Compost Bins for residents living in the following areas:

Cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and Surrounding Unincorporated West County Areas of Bayview, El Sobrante, Tara Hills, Montalvin Manor, North Richmond, Rollingwood and East Richmond Heights or call (510) 215-3125

Cities/Towns of Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and Surrounding Central County Unincorporated Areas of Alamo, Blackhawk and Diablo or call (925) 906-1801

Go to CalRecycle's Home Composting webpage for more information.

  1. Compost Resources
  2. Garden Resources
  3.  Gardening Guide
  4. Landscaping Guide