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September 2019
Foster City Compost Giveaway
Corner of Foster City Boulevard & Bounty Drive. For Foster City residents only and not for commercial use. Residents may take compost at no charge as long as supplies last. Residents bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency and leave with rich compost for their gardens.
Find out more »Home Composting Workshop
Learn how easy and fun it is to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, and plant trimmings into compost in this free workshop! These workshops teach many composting options, including 3-bin, vermiculture and grasscycling, suitable for those with or without a backyard. Compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil, helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, loosens clay and compacted soils for better drainage, and suppresses weeds. All registered participants will receive a $25 coupon on composting supplies and…
Find out more »Redwood City Compost Giveaway
Located at the Public Works Parking Lot. Residents in participating communities may take compost at no charge at select locations as long as supplies last (amount varies by community). Residents bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency and leave with rich compost for their gardens.
Find out more »October 2019
Menlo Park Compost Giveaway
For Menlo Park residents only and not for commercial use. Residents may take compost at no charge at select locations as long as supplies last. Residents bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency, and leave with rich compost for their gardens.
Find out more »Foster City Compost Giveaway
For Foster City residents only and not for commercial use. Residents should bring shovels, gloves, and containers. Proof of residency will be required. Please note that the event will only be available until the time listed or while supplies last.
Find out more »Burlingame Compost Giveaway
Located at the Parks Yard near the grandstands. Residents in participating communities may take compost at no charge at select locations as long as supplies last (amount varies by community). Citizens bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency, and leave with rich compost for their gardens.
Find out more »Step by Step Composting
Registration Closes Fri Oct 18, 12:00 pm Learn how to make your very own compost step by step! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost improves all soil types and can be a difference between success and failure with many plants! In this class, we will teach you how to make compost either in your backyard or in an apartment. Come learn what you can do to improve your garden and prevent organic waste from ending up in the landfill!…
Find out more »Home Composting Workshop
Learn how easy and fun it is to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into compost in this no-cost workshop! This workshop teaches composting options suitable for those with or without a backyard. Apartment dwellers welcome! Compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil, helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, loosens clay and compacted soils for better drainage, and suppresses weeds. It is rewarding to know you are turning what some consider waste into…
Find out more »November 2019
Menlo Park Compost Giveaway
For Menlo Park residents only and not for commercial use. Residents may take compost at no charge at select locations as long as supplies last. Residents bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency, and leave with rich compost for their gardens.
Find out more »Home Composting Workshop
Learn how to turn your food scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into nutrient-rich compost that helps your garden retain moisture, suppress weeds, and prevent soil erosion, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. It is rewarding to know you are turning what some consider organic waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. There will be a demonstration bin complete with live worms! Admission is free, but space is limited! Priority will be given to those who live, work, and go to…
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