Compost Workshops

Compost Circle

Join us for hands-on demonstrations and instruction on building and maintaining your own backyard compost pile and worm bin. Participants will leave with 1 gallon of fresh compost from our demo, along with a container full of helpful information on composting and vermicomposting (worm bin).

Exciting Raffle!
 Win fantastic prizes such as a Fiskars compost bin, Geobin compost bin, or a worm bin!

Workshop Details:

  • Hosted by the Escondido Community Garden in partnership with the City of Escondido
  • Limited spots available — reserve yours here
  • When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • Location: Escondido Community Garden, on Centre City Parkway just north of Highway 78
  • Access via Morning View Dr or Lincoln Avenue Park, or enter through the dirt lot on your left upon arrival. (See Map Below)

Questions?

Call Recycling Staff at 760-839-6216

2026 Schedule

  • May 23, 2026
  • September 12, 2026

To get a virtual preview, check out the YouTube video.

We look forward to helping you turn waste into rich, healthy compost.

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