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We are out of compost (bagged and loose). Please check back here in 2026.
The program is a partnership with organic waste recycler, Agromin, to provide free compost to qualified residents within the City of Sacramento. The program is a way to give back to the community while meeting regulations required by Senate Bill 1383 .
The compost is made from organic material that would otherwise end up in landfills. By participating in this program, you are playing an important role in closing the recycling loop, allowing more room in landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, you’ll enjoy more vigorous and healthier plants and gardens.
Use compost in your garden or potted plants
The giveaway program has ended for 2025. Please check back here in 2026.
The giveaway program has ended for 2025. Please check back here in 2026.
Recycled food scraps become compost
Compost is an excellent way to provide essential nutrients for vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees and can reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. Using compost can also reduce water use and help improve soil health.
See below for how to use it in your garden, lawn, or potted plants.
Our bagged compost contains Mother Land® All Purpose Planting Mix which creates the perfect soil conditions to promote plant health and vigor in all outdoor planting applications. Mother Land® is great for many projects in the garden. It’s the perfect mix for large outdoor containers, use as an amendment for planting trees, shrubs, bare root planting, flowers & vegetables.
Compost can be used in the below ways:
The cycle from curbside to compost
How much product is 15 cubic yards? 1 cubic yard equals about 1 standard truck bed. 15 cubic yards will fill about 1 bobtail truck.
What kind of vehicle should I bring to pick-up at the yard? Trucks or trailers only. Staff will help load your truck or trailer using heavy equipment. (Cars will not be loaded)
1 truck bed
How much compost do I need?
A half cubic yard covers about 50 square feet with a 3-inch depth.
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