Residents of the Unincorporated Area of Santa Cruz County
(includes San Lorenzo Valley, Davenport, Live Oak, Soquel, Aptos, La Selva Beach,Corralitos, Summit, and other areas outside the city limits of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola, and Scotts Valley)
GreenWaste Recovery Customers: May get a free backyard composter or worm bin in lieu of yard waste service. Call GreenWaste Recovery at (831) 426-2711 to order.
GreenWaste Recovery customers who subscribe to yard waste service may obtain a discounted Earth Machine for $90.00 or Can-O-Worms worm bin for $115.81. Call (831) 426-2711 to order. Prices as of July 2024.
GreenWaste Recovery customers who complete an approved composting workshop are eligible for a free backyard composter or worm bin. For workshop schedule and signup link, see Workshops and Classes.
Please note that a Green Waste customer may obtain a replacement bin on the same terms after five years.
Earth Machine backyard composter
For turning yard trimmings and food scraps into beneficial soil amendment.
Snap together assembly. Ventilation slots are large enough to let in air but keep out rodents. Round design allows unit to be lifted to access pile. Sliding door can be secured to prevent animal entry. Capacity 10 cubic feet. Dimensions 33” diameter, 33” tall.
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Can-O-Worms worm bin
For turning food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings for use in the garden.
Stacking tray bin designed for ease of separation of worms when harvesting worm castings. Includes two working trays and a liquid catch basin with a spigot. Dimensions 20" diameter, 25" tall. Does not include worms. Get started with a worm bin.