Compost Workshops & Training

2025 Free Compost Facility Tours

Take Home FREE Compost!

 Learn firsthand how local food scraps and yard debris are combined to make compost!

2025 Spring Compost Workshop Series

Take Home a FREE Kitchen Compost Caddy!

Discover diverse ways to compost kitchen food scraps, including the food scrap drop site program and backyard composting. 

  • Sat. March 15: James Island: Register Here in collaboration with Charleston County Libraries
  • Thurs. March 20: Cougars Compost Community Workshop at the Rita Science Center Room 102: Register Here
  • Tues, April 15, 11am: Wando Library in Mt Pleasant: Details Here
  • Tues, April 22: Folly Beach at Folly Beach City Hall: Register Here

For TBA info- email aly@charlestoncounty.org and Mika at gadsdenmi@charleston-sc.gov for more information.

Virtual Workshop Option Available Anytime 

Watch the virtual workshop online, anytime!  Info below.

"Home Compost Workshop Training" Available On Demand

View Presentation Slides from the workshop.

Watch this 1 hour video to discover how Charleston region residents can turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost using two methods:

1) Drop-off Program: Don't have the space for home composting? No problem! Drop off your food scraps at any of our 20 designated drop sites across the Charleston region. Learn more at charleston-sc.gov/compost

2) Home Composting: Ready to take control of your composting destiny? Utilize your yard or patio to create compost for your home garden.

At this workshop, we delve deeper into both options and equip you with the knowledge needed to kickstart your composting journey, whether you choose drop-off, home composting, or both!  


Questions about workshops or want to host one with our support? 

Reach out to Aly at APetruch@charlestoncounty.org and Mika at GADSDENMI@charleston-sc.gov