Backyard Composting Workshop and Giveaway

Next date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Discover the Power of Composting! 

Join us for a free workshop to learn how to turn your yard and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that benefits your garden and the environment. Composting is a natural process that transforms organic materials—like leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps—into a valuable soil amendment that helps your plants thrive. At the end of the workshop, take home a FREE 43-gallon backyard compost tumbler!

 

Registration is required. Register today! https://forms.gle/GC3VC3NbSykt8FBN9

 

Why Compost?

Did you know the average single-family home in Palm Beach County produces 1,700 pounds of yard waste every year? That's over 40% of a household's total solid waste! With more than 200,000 tons of yard waste collected annually, backyard composting is a simple yet powerful way to:

 

 

Whether you're a seasoned composter or just getting started, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to start composting at home and make a positive impact on your community. Additionally, you will receive a complimentary 43-gallon backyard compost tumbler to take home! (Limit of one per household. Available to City of West Palm Beach residents only.)

 

This workshop has been organized by Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension and the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability. Led by Tavia Gordon, FAMU Urban Agriculture Extension Agent, this session is part of our shared commitment to greener living and waste reduction. You will receive a free compost tumbler, courtesy of Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful, along with helpful resources and support from the Office of Sustainability to kickstart your composting journey.

 

Please note that the compost tumbler does NOT come assembled. It will be in a box that will fit in the backseat of a sedan or larger vehicle.

 

Don't forget to register!

https://forms.gle/GC3VC3NbSykt8FBN9

When

Location

Pleasant City Community Center, 500 22nd Street, 33407, View Map