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Recycling & Solid Waste

Compost Giveaway Program

Backyard Composting

Recycling & Solid Waste

Compost Giveaway Program

Bagged and loose compost are currently available! Check below for details.

New compost program

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.

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Use compost in your garden or potted plants

How to get free compost (loose)

Residents can place up to two orders of Compost 100 using the City’s coupon code and have the option to pickup the compost or have it delivered, for a fee.

The coupon is valid for two uses per household, 3 yards per order, equaling up to a maximum total of 6 cubic yards of compost, per customer address, per year with Agromin.

The minimum amount for pickup is 1/2 cubic yard which covers about 50 square feet with a 3-inch depth.

The minimum amount for delivery is 3 yards. Delivery fee is $85 per order.

Place orders by following the steps below:

1. Create a free account at shop.agromin.com (you will need to enter your zip code first)

2. Select your material type (Compost 100)

3. Select your preferred quantity and head to “My Cart” to checkout

*Coupon is valid April 1 – December 15, 2025

** Please wait up to 60 min for order confirmation from our sales team before arriving at the yard. Orders placed outside of business hours will be confirmed by the sales team upon opening of the next business day.

PICKUP OPTION - A truck or open-top trailer is required, no cars or SUVs

1. Enter “billing” info and select pickup

2. At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYSACCOM25 for Compost 100

3. Look for your confirmation email confirming the order. Orders must be picked up within 7 days of confirmation otherwise the order will be canceled.

4. Bring a.) proof of order email, b.) proof of City of Sacramento address (e.g. I.D., City utility bill) c.) truck or open-top trailer to pick up compost. Do not go to pickup until you have a confirmation email.

5. Upon entering the site follow the signs for landscape materials - keep to the right.

6. Show proof of city address and order confirmation at the office and collect material. Location: 4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento CA 95826. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m. Closed Sundays. (Please call 916-303-9900 if there is rainy or bad weather to confirm the facility is open.)

DELIVERY OPTION

1. Enter "billing info" and select ship to my address

2. At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYSACCOM25 for Compost 100

3. Pay the $85 delivery fee

4. A representative from Florin Perkins will contact you to schedule delivery.

Need more than 6 cubic yards? Contact us at sacrecycle@cityofsacramento.org. For other ordering questions, contact sales@agromin.com or call (805) 485-9200

How to get free compost (bagged)

Residents within the City of Sacramento can order bagged compost mix* for pick-up directly from Agromin using the instructions below.

*Mother Land® All Purpose Planting Mix 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.

Residents can place up to two orders for bags of compost.

Coupon is valid for 2 uses, up to 10 bags per order, equaling up to a maximum total of 20 cubic feet of Compost (20 bags), per customer, per year with Agromin
Valid while supplies last
Bags are for collection only. There is no delivery of bags.

What do I do next?

Pick-Up Instructions at Florin Perkins Yard (Free)

Step 1: Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order.

Step 2: Choose Purchase Bags for Pickup – Click on Select Pickup Location

Step 3: Choose location for collection (Florin Perkins)

Step 4: Select your preferred quantity and head to "My Cart" to checkout. Note: The maximum order per coupon use is 10 bags

Step 5: Create an Account (required to use coupon code)

Step 6: Enter "billing" info and select pickup.

Step 7: At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYSACCOMB25 for Compost bags

Step 8: Bring proof of address within the City of Sacramento (I.D. or utility bill) and pick up your compost bags at Florin Perkins (4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA, 95826) during business hours: M-F: 8 am – 3:30 pm, Saturday: 8 am – 11:30 am.

Upon entering the site follow the signs for landscape materials, keeping right and following the dirt road to the landscape materials yard.

Step 9: Show your proof of address and paper or digital confirmation receipt at the yard to collect material.

Please wait up to 60 min for order confirmation from our sales team before arriving at the yard.
Orders placed outside of business hours will be confirmed by our sales team upon opening of the next business day.
You must have proof of purchase to collect your order.

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Recycled food scraps become compost

What is compost used for?

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.

How do I use compost?

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:

Use it as a soil amendment: Mix compost into your garden soil to improve its structure, fertility, and water-holding capacity. For best results, add a layer of compost to your garden beds in the fall or early spring, and mix it in with a garden fork or tiller.
Use it as a top dressing: Spread a thin layer of compost over your lawn, garden beds, or potted plants to provide a slow-release source of nutrients. Be sure to avoid smothering the plants’ stems or crowns.
Make compost tea: Steep a handful of compost in a bucket of water for a few days, stirring occasionally, to create a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer. Dilute the compost tea with water and use it to water your plants. Use it as a seed starting mix:
Mix compost with vermiculite or perlite to create a nutrient-rich seed starting mix that promotes healthy seedling growth.

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The cycle from curbside to compost

FAQs

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)

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1 truck bed

How much compost do I need?

A half cubic yard covers about 50 square feet with a 3-inch depth.

Backyard Composting

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Compost Giveaway Program

New compost program

How to get free compost (loose)

How to get free compost (bagged)

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What is compost used for?

How do I use compost?

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