By Daily Press staff
The city of Santa Monica’s Solid Waste Management Division and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works are offering a free composting workshop on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the patio in Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue.
The rich nutrients from composted yard trimmings and kitchen scraps add to a garden’s health by reducing waste, water consumption, and chemical use. Further, composting reduces costs associated with fertilizers, conditioners, and mulch. Composting also reduces the burden of recycling the material through green waste collection.
The city of Santa Monica will distribute compost bins for the discounted price of $25 to residents. For more information, call (310) 458-8916, ext. 1, or e-mail
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 21, 2006. Read the original PDF.