Compost Hub

(Last compost drop of the season arrived 11/13!)

We are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Compost Hubs are sites that offer free compost to residents and provide educational resources on making and using compost. This service is free to all residents, and is not restricted to those living in Alameda County or in specific cities. Make sure to bring your own fillable containers. Compost Hubs are located at urban farms and spaces managed by community organizations, so make sure to check in and learn about the other services and volunteer opportunities they offer!

Compost Hub sign saying: "Everyone is welcome to come in and take free compost" with instructions of when to know if the farm is open: "If the chain is locked to itself, the farm is closed, if it's locked to the fence, it's open!"

Please read everything below:

  • Enter through Farm2Market on Barbers Point Road or Makerfarm on Main Street.

  • If you arrive by bike, feel free to bring your bike and trailer onto the farms.

  • No cars can pull inside either site. Car parking is best outside of Makerfarm on Main St.

  • Please keep all gates securely closed to prevent Makerfarm animals from leaving the farm.

  • People need to bring their own buckets, bags, tarps, or whatever tools they’ll use to transport compost.

  • There are reusable burlap bags at the compost hub for people to use if you forget containers or need more, please return burlap bags so they can be reused by other gardeners.

  • Visitors are responsible for loading their own compost and are welcome to take as much as they can safely transport.

  • Upon arrival, visitors need to complete these items on their phone via QR code or URL:

The Compost Hub is a collaboration between these three organizations.

Farm2Market
Bay Area Makerfarm
StopWaste

We could all use your energy if you are looking for volunteer opportunities!