A new Community Compost Site opened in June 2025 at Mother Lode Land Trust’s C&C Ranch. The site is a collaborative effort by the Land Trust, University of California Master Gardeners, Amador Waste Management and Recycling Department, and is supported by a generous grant from CalRecycle. This partnership was formed to help Amador County residents meet the requirements of SB 1383, which includes a 75% reduction of organic waste in CA landfills by 2025.
Thanks to this generous grant, the Master Gardeners of Amador County have been busy planning and building a brand-new space within the Community Compost Site which is dedicated to the promotion and education of backyard composting.
Check out our article collection below for the Compost Learning Center updates and upcoming events!
Compost Tutorials and Resources
Lasagna Composting - UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lasagna Gardening - Cornell Cooperative Extension Warren County
Compost Troubleshooting - Master Gardeners of Marin County
Learn by watching great YouTube videos. Check out Composting basics and How to Build a Compost Pile. Also, the Master Gardeners of Sacramento have an entire YouTube playlist dedicated to how to compost.