Composting

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Got a Way with Worms?
Become a Master Composter!

Click here for workshop details!

You'll get special training from the Home Composting Education Program (HCEP) to be an expert. Then, you're needed to help spread the word. Just 50 hours of volunteer time to answer phone questions, visit schools or conduct demonstrations.

That's just ten school visits or three hours a week. You choose the activity -- HCEP helps you prepare and does the scheduling!

Call HCEP at 918-4640 today!
You'll get valuable training and support your community.

Bullet icon FREE Saturday Composting Classes! Learn how to turn your grass, leaves and kitchen scraps into wonderful soil amendment. Sign-up with the Santa Clara County’s Home Composting Education Program today or call the Rotline at 918-4640.

Bullet icon The City of Milpitas offers one pound of free Redworms to each household after attending a workshop! Talk to the Master Composter teaching your class.

Bullet icon Take advantage of the County's discounted price on the purchase of the most popular composting bin in the U.S., the Earth Machine®. Only $50.00 each to Santa Clara county residents. Call the Rotline at 918-4640 for more info.

Engineering Department Hours:
455 East Calaveras Boulevard Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Main Phone: (408) 586-3300