COMPOSTING

What is Composting?

Composting, nature's way of recycling, is the controlled decomposition of organic material such as leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and vegetable food scraps. "Compost" is the valuable, nutrient-rich soil product that results from proper composting. Composting helps to keep the high volume of organic material out of our landfills and turns that material into a useful product. Proper management of yard trimmings reduces the nutrient runoff to wetlands and the Bay, thereby promoting better water quality. Additionally, by applying compost to yards, we are putting organic resources into our soil, providing a non-chemical alternative to fertilizers. Not only is curbside yard trimming collection available to residents for large-scale composting, but backyard and worm composting are additonal options. Free home composting workshops and low cost compost bins ($35.00) and worm bins ($29.00) are available through RecycleWorks, a program of the County of San Mateo. Click here for more information.

COMPOSTING ORGANICS

FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP STEP-by-STEP Composting --Learn the Basics at the Foster City Recreation Center for Free!!!

Learn how to compost or vermicompost (compost with worms) so that you can turn your yard and kitchen scraps into a valuable resource. Also learn the magic of using the finished product in your garden, potted plants, or on your lawn. More information is available on the Park and Recreation web page under "Adult Classes" or click here for more information.

FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY EVENTS

"CLOSING THE RECYCLING LOOP"

Keep checking our site for Composting Events offered Mutiple Times a Year--created from residents' yard trimmings collected from Allied Waste Services/BFI. Foster City residents can take up to 1 cubic yard of compost (equivalent to six full garbage cans), free of charge. Bring shovels, gloves, and containers to the next event. Go to Foster City Home Page for the next scheduled event and location.

ORGANICS COLLECTION IN

FOSTER CITY

To learn more about how Foster City Firefighters are doing their part to recycle food waste, see the following article. 

MULCH

Mulch is any material spread evenly over the surface of the soil to enhance the growth of plants and the appearance of the landscape. To learn how to save money, control weeds, and create healthy landscapes with mulch click here.

To find out more about the benefits of mulch go to www.bayfriendly.org