Compost is great for gardens and landscaping and you save money by not having to buy soil conditioners, mulch, and fertilizer. At home composting reduces the cost of yard trimming collection and processing, keeps kitchen wastes out of the landfill, and turns organic material into valuable product for gardens and houseplants.

Find out about Free 2 Hour Composting Workshops, the Master Composting Training Program, why you use compost, how to use compost and vermi-composting or worm composting. Why Compost?

WHY COMPOST?

Composting is nature's way of recycling. It is a satisfying way to turn fruit, vegetable and yard trimmings into a dark, crumbly, sweet smelling soil conditioner. Composting is easy, it's smart, it's recycling.  Composting:

• Saves you money by lowering garbage bills and replacing store-bought soil conditioners.
• Helps garden and house plants by improving the fertility and health of your soil.
• Saves water by helping the soil hold moisture and reducing water runoff.
• Benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources and extending the life of our landfills.

• Registration for Compost Training
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• Home Composting Workshop Schedule - 2010
  The Home Composting Education Program teaches free composting classes to residents of Santa Clara County at locations throughout the County. These 2 hour workshops teach basic composting information in a simple to understand lecture format.
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• Where to Purchase a Compost Bin and Compost
  Information on purchasing compost bins and compost in Santa Clara Couny.
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• Master Composter Training Program
  The fun volunteer-based educational program teaches Santa Clara County residents how to start, teach and maintain a home compost system for their landscape, garden, and food wastes.
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• Worm Composting
  Learn how to make a vermicompost pile at home.
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• How to Compost
  Learn the elements of basic and underground composting.
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• Do's and Don'ts of Home Composting
  This page tells you what you can and can't not put into your home compost pile.
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• Composting in the Classroom
  Teachers can work with County of Santa Clara composting experts on starting composting at school site.
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