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Community Composting Demonstration Site at Martial Cottle Park

Opportunities to Get Involved

Volunteer with us as we divert organic waste from entering the landfill and turn it into an enriching soil amendment! Check out the different composting systems we are testing at the site, including our continuous flow through (CFT) vermicompost system, aerated static pile (ASP) and classic three-bin system. 

You can get involved at our composting site by signing up and volunteering with us on Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings, or the third Saturday of the month, weather permitting, or by joining our community composting program as a Master Composter. More information on our community composting program can be found on our Master Composters tab.

Click here to sign up for a Workday.

On Sale Now...

We are clearing out old miscellaneous composting equipment at a discount. Please fill out our Order Form so someone can reach out to you for payment and to schedule your pickup. Check back frequently as this list changes weekly.

 

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Rainbow over backyard composting systems at the Community Composting Demonstration site 

 

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Master Composter teaching Master Gardener Trainees about backyard composting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site Location

Our community composting demonstration site is located within Martial Cottle Park at 5283 Snell Ave in San Jose. You cannot drive directly into our parcel, though there are parking lots close by. The image below explains how to find us.

Martial Cottle Park Map

 

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