The City of Carlsbad offers residents subsidized compost bins through the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Solana Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are located at 137 N. El Camino Real in Encinitas, California. For more information call 760-436-7986.

Backyard Compost Bin

• Smith & Hawken Biostack Bin
• Capacity: 12 cubic feet
• Dimensions: 28" X 28" X 34" high
• $50 with proof of residency ($129 retail value)

Vermicompost Bin

• Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin
• Capacity: 2 cubic feet
• Dimensions: 16" X 23" X 25" high
• $40 with proof of residency ($110 retail value)