Red wiggler worms are used in home composting systems and can eat their own weight in greenwaste every day. There are about 1,000 worms in a pound. Organizations throughout the Bay Area supply red worms along with tips on how to build and maintain a worm composting system.
San Francisco's Cole Hardware stores with garden centers supply red worms and kitchen worm bins, including the Cole Street (415-753-2653) and Polk Street (415-674-8913) locations. Call ahead to make sure they're in stock.
Delta Worms in Discovery Bay sells red worms to promote healthy soil.
Pachamama Landscaping in San Francisco does bay-friendly, organic landscaping and supplies a limited number of start-up worm cultures every month. Call 415-551-WORM (9676) to set up an appointment for pickup or delivery.
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