Compost Overview

Composting is nature's way of recycling plants such as leaves, grass clippings, twigs, fruit and vegetable trimmings into a soil fertilizer that helps your garden grow. Composting helps keep plants healthy, conserves water, prevents runoff, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Composting Resources

To learn home composting basics and sign up for a free composting class, visit the Santa Clara County Composting Education Program website. Home composting bins will be available for purchase at the workshops.

Find out about the Master Composter Training Program. Master Composters teach residents how to build compost piles and worm bins, then how to use compost in their gardens. They also provide presentations to local schools, community organizations, and events. To find out more, contact the Santa Clara County Home Composting Program "Rotline" at (408) 918-4640.