
2021 International Compost Awareness Week
Release Date: 2021-05-03
Why Compost?
Composting breaks down food scraps and yard debris and converts it to a valuable soil amendment for your garden. Composting:
· Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant disease and pests
· Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers
· Prevents of potent greenhouse gas emissions
Learn more here
Attend a Composting at Home Virtual Workshop
Thursday, May 20, 2021
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Register now here
Topics include:
· Set up and maintain a backyard compost bin and vermicompost (worm) bin
· What can and cannot be placed in your compost bin
· How to use finished compost for your garden and landscape
Participants will be entered in a random drawing to win a prize that will help them live sustainably. For a full schedule of upcoming English and Spanish workshops, click here.
Purchase a Compost Bin
Compost bins are available for purchase at a reduced price for Long Beach residents only. Find out which compost bin works best for your home.
Purchase a compost bin here