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Can I compost at home?

Yes, composting at home reduces greenhouse gas emissions from trucking your organic materials to a commercial composter. And you can use the finished compost as a valuable soil amendment. Learn how to create a backyard hot pile or start a vermicomposting (worm composting) bin at home.

What recyclables should and should not be placed in my recycling cart?

Sonoma Garbage Collectors accepts only certain items for recycling. Visit their website for a detailed list of was is accepted in the blue cart.

Can I place bio-plastics and compostable plastics into my compost cart?

No, these materials are NOT accepted in the compost cart because they are not compostable at the facility used by the City.

Can I place used paper towels, napkins, and tissue in my compost cart?

Yes, absolutely. These items can be composted even if they are wet or stained with food, vegetable oil, or grease. Please do not place paper towels, napkins, or tissue into the recycling!

I do not have a compost cart, what do I do?

Please contact Sonoma Garbage Collectors to obtain your organics cart.

What are the materials that should be placed in my compost cart?

Organic materials to be placed in your compost cart include: Food scraps including solid, semi-solid, and liquid food including fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, bones, poultry, seafood, bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee filters, and fats/oils. Food-soiled paper: uncoated paper soiled by food waste (e.g., napkins, paper towels, paper plates, coffee filters, and other paper and...

Announcing the Winners of the 1st Annual Earth Day Photography Contest

Congratulations to Julia Lindsey and Leah Carter, winners of the 1st Annual Earth Day Photography Contest! As part of Earth Action Week and in honor of Earth Day, the City held a Photo Contest encouraging people to submit photos of their favorite natural spot, plants or creatures in Sonoma. The City received over 20 entries. Julia...

Meet Our New Streets Supervisor, Tommy Plume

Public Works Director Colleen Ferguson is pleased to announce that Tommy Plume will be the City’s new Public Works Streets Supervisor. He began his new role on Friday, April 23. As the Public Works Streets Supervisor, Mr. Plume will be responsible for the team that maintains and repairs city streets, signs, storm drains, and more....

COVID-19 Status Update - New Mask Guidance, J&J Vaccine Resumes, Yellow Tier is Within Reach, Council to Discuss Parklets/Public Events & More

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County remains in the “orange” tier in the state’s framework. California and Sonoma County are on track to fully reopen by June 15, if hospitalizations stay low and Californians continue to get vaccinated. When California fully reopens the economy, the...

City Council Meeting - May 3rd, 6:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda to view items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Economic Development Activities (including the City of Sonoma’s Al Fresco Dining/Parklet Program) During Upcoming...

Sheep Return to Montini Preserve Next Week

A flock of sheep from Two Rock Land Management will arrive early next week (May 3rd) to begin fuels reduction grazing on the Montini Open Space Preserve. The managed grazing will focus on the lower meadow areas adjacent to the Field of Dreams and 4th St. West. It is expected to reduce fuel loads by...

Traffic Impact Study

Vaccination Clinic Opens in the Springs

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, Sonoma Valley Hospital, and La Luz Center are working in partnership with the County of Sonoma to open a new vaccination clinic serving residents in and around the Boyes Hot Springs and Agua Caliente in Sonoma Valley. Vaccinations will be by appointment or walk-in for neighboring residents and members of...

Earth Week Photography Contest - Submit Your Photo Through April 25th

This contest is closed. Earth Day may have passed, but it's not too late to enter the 1st Annual Earth Week Photography Contest! Celebrate mother nature and all its wonders in the 1st annual Earth Day Photo Contest. Take a picture to celebrate the beauty, strangeness, and amazing qualities of our planet. Submissions open through...

Valley Bar & Bottle Recognized for Sustainable Business Practices - Earth Day 2021

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and City of Sonoma are pleased to announce that Valley Bar & Bottle is this year's Earth Day 2021 Honoree! A recent addition to the Sonoma Plaza, Valley Bar & Bottle Shop officially opened in July 2020 at 487 First Street West. Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey and Sonoma Valley...

COVID-19 Status Update - Vaccine Milestone, Vaccine Stand-by List, Breakthrough Cases, Guidance for Social Gatherings & More

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County remains in the “orange” tier in the state’s framework. California and Sonoma County are on track to fully reopen by June 15, if hospitalizations stay low and Californians continue to get vaccinated. When California fully reopens the...

Council Action Recap - 04.19.2021

The Council Action Recap captures the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting. If you would like to view the video of the meeting you can do so on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.

Council Action Recap - 04.19.21

Free Webinar, Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Roundtable with Local Experts - May 6, 6:00 PM

Are you a homeowner in Sonoma County interested in learning more about constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property? Join the Napa Sonoma ADU Center for a roundtable discussion with local ADU experts about ADU design and ask them your ADU questions LIVE on Thursday, May 6, 2021, 6:00 PM via ZOOM. Register here. ...

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