Composting
Turn organic waste into nutrients for your lawn and garden
Learn how to turn your grass clippings, leaves and other organic matter into healthy compost for your lawn and garden. Great for the garden and the environment. Plus, it’s easy and clean if managed properly. We can teach you how! And we offer low cost compost bins for Riverside County residents.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
$18 Geobins are sold at our headquarters and at Backyard Composting classes
14310 Frederick St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 486-3200
Vermicomposting
Convert your food scraps into the best plant food money can buy
Don’t have a lawn? Or the space to backyard compost? You can turn your food scraps into the best soil amendment money can buy – worm castings. Yes, use worms to create great compost that your plants will love. We can show you how! From making a bin to managing your worm farm, it’s easy to do and a fun project for the entire family.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
$35 Vermicomposting Worm Bin Kits are sold at our headquarters and at Backyard Composting classes
14310 Frederick St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 486-3200
Recycling
Learn why we recycle, what to recycle and how to recycle more
Come learn how we can work together to divert more waste, reduce at the source and be part of the solution to save our environment. See what happens to recycled materials and hear about all the programs the county offers to help you become a better recycler. Plus, share your success stories so that we can learn new ways to recycle together.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Green Cleaning
Make your own household cleaners that help the earth and your pocketbook
Clean your kitchen, floors, carpet, windows and bath without relying on hazardous toxic materials. We give you recipes for various cleaning supplies that will affordably replace all the chemicals you may be currently using. Parents and pet owners love it. Why worry about toxic materials in your house or the landfill when there are safe cleaners that are just as effective?
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL SPEAKER!
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Youth groups, senior groups, civic groups, garden clubs, church groups, homeowner's associations, employee development, department lunch-n-learns.
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Anywhere in Riverside County. You arrange the location.
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Group size minimum is 15 people.
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Requests are considered on a first come, first served basis.
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Due to the high volume of requests, some requests may not be able to be accomodated.
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Please note that not all topics may be available for your requested date. In the event a speaker is not available for your selected topic, we will call to discuss alternate options.
For more information, call 951-486-3200 and ask for a Recycling Specialist.
Community Outreach Links
Community Outreach Files
Food Waste
Learn how your school or organization can waste less and help more
Food waste accounts for 15% of what goes into the landfill. There is a better use for food and a better way to manage food waste that includes prevention, sharing, recovery and composting. Learn about these vital steps and start wasting less food while doing more for the environment and your community
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Household Hazardous Waste
Learn how to manage hazardous waste safely and responsibly
We all have household hazardous waste. It is usually associated with all those items you store under the sink or in your gararage. You use them to clean, clear, fertilize, sterilize and repair for all those DIY projects around your house. When you're done, learn how to dispose of the waste properly so that it doesn't harm you, your kids, your pets, or the environment.
Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Sharps, Needles, and Medication
Learn how to protect your family, your patients, our workers, and the environment
Do you use or know someone who uses sharps and needles in their home? If so, Riverside County offers options that helps dispose of sharps and needles safely and easily. Plus, we all need to learn how to simply dispose of medications that we don’t use or have expired so that harmful chemicals don’t end up in the wrong hands or in our water supply. Duration: 30 - 45 minutesr