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.
Pumpkin Smash
Location: Clareview Recreation Centre, west parking lot
Date: November 2, 2025
Time: Noon-3pm
Pumpkin Smash is back! After Halloween, hold onto your pumpkins and come out to drop, bop and even catapult them. Waste staff will also be on site to give demonstrations of garbage trucks and teach residents about home composting.
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.
Virtual Workshops
Edmonton Public Library Life Skills Class
Home Composting and Building Healthy Soil
In-person Workshops
Workshops are held at City of Edmonton facilities.
Workshops at Compost School are paused due to ongoing construction at the John Janzen Nature Centre.
Interested in hosting a composting workshop? Email us at compost@edmonton.ca for details.
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.
Publications from the City of Edmonton
Composting Booklet
Worm Composting Booklet
Compost Bins You Can Build
Resources from Edmonton Public Library
EPL offers many resources to learn about home composting, using compost, building healthy soil and creating sustainable landscapes.
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