StopWaste.Org ‘s Bay-Friendly Gardening program of Alameda County is  no longer subsidizing the price of backyard compost and worm bins.  StopWaste.Org  has been subsidizing the sale of compost and worm bins in Alameda County since 1994 to promote backyard composting. During that time over 73,000 compost and worm bins have been sold and donated to Alameda County residents, schools and other organizations, diverting an estimated 110,000 tons of yard debris and food waste.  Over 21% of Alameda County households are estimated to have purchased compost and worm bins.  Due to budget reductions and changing agency priorities, this subsidy program is no longer being offered.

The Bay-Friendly Gardening program will continue to offer composting how-to and gardening workshops.  Information on how to build a compost or worm bin can be found here. Compost and worm bins are available for purchase at non-discount prices from the following sources*.
(Many retailers sell bins seasonally, so check with your local store before making a special trip to buy one.)