There is a lot to learn about composting at home, but you do not have to know it all to get started. Learn as you go and explore these opportunities.

Compost School Upgrades

Compost School is growing to serve residents better and will be temporarily closed to allow Waste Services to update the site. An announcement will be made when the facility reopens.

You can take your food scraps to an Eco Station during this closure.

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Virtual Workshops

Edmonton Public Library Life Skills Class

Spring Yard Clean-Up
DateTime 
Sat April 121-2:15pmRegister for Workshop
Wed April 231-2:15pmRegister for Workshop
Wed May 76:30-7:45pmRegister for Workshop
Home Composting and Building Healthy Soil
DateTime 
Wed April 166:30-7:45pmRegister for Workshop
Sat May 101-2:15pmRegister for Workshop
Wed June 186:30-7:45pmRegister for Workshop

In-person Workshops

Workshops are held at City of Edmonton facilities.

DateTimeLocation
Sat May 1711am-12:30pm &
1-2:30pm
John Janzen Nature Centre
Sat June 2811am-12:30pm &
1-2:30pm
John Janzen Nature Centre
Sat July 2611am-12:30pm &
1-2:30pm
Compost School

Request a Compost Mentor

Waste Services has a team of Master Composter Recycler volunteers who can help with your composting problems. Send your request to MCRP@edmonton.ca.

Contact the Compost Helpline

Reach us at compost@edmonton.ca or 780-668-0217.
 

Learn More about Home Composting

Resources from Edmonton Public Library

EPL offers many resources to learn about home composting, using compost, building healthy soil and creating sustainable landscapes.

Let’s Get Composting Blog

EPL Picks: Composting at Home
 

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Keep Composting Newsletter

Timely information and guidance, four times per year.

Contact Us

Home Composting Programs

Our staff and volunteers are ready to answer your questions.
Media inquiries should be directed through the appropriate media contact.

Email  compost@edmonton.ca

Phone  780-668-0217