Worm Castings and Tea Sales
The Department of Public Worms, which is now part of the A.S. Recycling program, collects organic waste from several locations in the UCSB area. They use your garbage to feed worm bins, which transform this smelly food waste into a nutrient rich soil product. DPW worm castings as well as “worm tea” are both available for purchase by students and community members.
Pricing: $1.00/lb castings $5.00/gallon tea
Student Discount: $.50/lb castings $2.50/gallon tea
What are some benefits of using DPW castings or worm tea?
-Significant increase in plant growth
-Naturally improve plant health and stimulate early germination
-Return of nutrients to your existing garden
-Worm tea works as a natural bug repellent for your plants
-Contribute to a locally-run environmentally friendly organization
-Fresh castings are incredibly effective and inexpensive
How do I use DPW castings or worm tea?
-Results can be seen with a 10% or greater addition of castings to your garden
-Worm tea is very concentrated and can be sprayed directly onto plants
-To water your garden with worm tea, dilute it with one part tea to five parts water
Place your order by emailing us at ucsbcompost@gmail.com or by calling the AS Recycling office at 805.893.7765.
The Department of Public Worms also hosts workshops open to the public. 