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Home Composting $40 Rebate Program
For City of Santa Cruz residents only!
How the Program Works
The City of Santa Cruz will give you a $40 rebate when you purchase a City approved compost bin or worm bin.
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Send the completed form and your proof of purchase (receipt) to:
City of Santa Cruz - Public Works
Home Compost Program
809 Center Street, Room 201
Santa Cruz, CA 95060*You should receive your rebate within 5 to 6 weeks.
Do I Qualify?
This program is for City of Santa Cruz residents only. To qualify for the Home Compost $40 Rebate Program you must be both a City resident and a City refuse (garbage) customer. The $40 rebate is provided one time only per household and the bin is yours to keep! You will use your 11 digit Santa Cruz Municipal Utility bill number as proof of residency and refuse service.
Green Waste Recovery customers including Live Oak residents are not eligible for this program and should call 800-665-2209 for information about any County of Santa Cruz compost programs.
Why Should I Compost at home?
Composting keeps valuable organic material out of our landfill. Turn yard clippings, autumn leaves and kitchen fruit and vegetable scraps into an organic material that your garden will love.
Will I need the new Curbside Collected Food scrap Pail?
We are thrilled to be able to divert more methane emitting food waste from the landfill with our Curbside service. The 6 gallon pail is great for all the food you can't backyard compost like; cooked and raw meat and fish, cheese, solid fats, oil and Grease.
Are you Ready to Try Home Composting?
Select the compost or worm bin that fits your needs. Purchase it from one of our participating merchants. Fill out your rebate form and send it in along with your receipt. The $40 rebate is good for a one-time purchase only. For more information call the City of Santa Cruz Waste Reduction: 420-5591. email