Introduction to Composting at UCSB and in Isla Vista
Check out our NEW Composting Survey!
How We Compost:
First
- save food scraps from your kitchen
- avoid composting: meat, dairy products, oils
Then
- save in the freezer in a paper bag or silicon container – keeps food from smelling funky
- Scrap Happy Compost Bin
Finally
- Drop it off at any of the compost sites around Isla Vista!
Did you know you can compost!?
- Hair
- Eggshells
- Coffee grounds
- Cardboard
- Paper towels
- Grains
- Nut shells
Compost Drop-off Map:
Please enjoy this zine – A Students Guide to Compost
Got expired food, soiled paper, or Ortega packaging? Look out for the nearest yellow compost bin and use code 8272 to unlock! Thank you for making the effort for a greener future!
Want to learn how to Compost from home?
Use this link for to start composting at home: https://www.austinrealestate.com/homeowners-guide-to-composting.php!
Special thanks to students from Green Is Love https://greenislove.org/ for sharing this excellent resource!
Resources:
Grillio’s Compost Guide.https://www.avasflowers.net/composting-101
Apartment Compost Initiative. AS Recycling. AS Department of Public Worms.