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Can I sign up to participate in this pilot program?

There is no opt-in option for the pilot program at this time. The City of Santa Clara partners with the University of California Cooperative Exchange Composting Education Program to teach residents how to build compost piles and worm bins, then how to apply the resulting material in their landscapes and gardens. Residents interested in recycling food scraps at home may attend a free workshop by registering online at www.ucanr.edu/compost.
Will my rates change as a result of this pilot program?

There is no cost associated with participating in the pilot program; rates will remain the same for participants as residents not participating in the pilot.
Should I use a bag to line the kitchen pail?

Please place food scraps in a bag prior to placing them in the food scrap side of the cart. Any type of clear plastic bag (i.e. bread bag or produce bag) is acceptable to contain food scraps and can be placed in the food scraps side of the split cart. To keep your cart neat and tidy, be sure to tie-off bags before placing them in the food scraps side of the cart. The plastic will get screened out during the pre-processing of the food scraps. To see an example of how to use the kitchen pail provided, view our video at: https://youtu.be/2mCGCVobYoU.

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Director of Public Works
Craig Mobeck

Email: environment@santaclaraca.gov
Phone: 408-615-3080
Fax: 408-988-0237

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 4:30pm

Address:
1700 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050