Composting and Gardening

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.

2019 Free Home Composting Workshops

Schedule for free backyard and worm composting workshops.

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.

Directions (PDF) to make your own bin.

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) 671-5265

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