Compost Giveaway Program
Our free compost program has concluded for 2026. Check back here spring of 2027!
What is the 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.
Use compost in your garden or potted plants
How do I participate?
Starting again spring 2027, residents within the City of Sacramento can order bagged and bulk compost for pick-up or delivery directly from Agromin.
How to order compost
Important: Pick-up appointment required
We are no longer booking appointments for 2026. We will begin taking orders again in spring of 2027.
FAQs
- How much product is 3 cubic yards? 1 cubic yard equals about 1 standard truck bed.
- What kind of vehicle should I bring to pick-up at the yard? Trucks or trailers are best. Staff will help load your vehicle using heavy equipment. (Small vehicles are not suitable for bulk materials and will not be loaded by staff)
- How much compost do I need? A half cubic yard covers about 50 square feet with a 3-inch depth.
- Can I participate in this program if I live outside of the City of Sacramento? No, this program is only offered to residents in the City of Sacramento. Residents outside of the City limits will be unable to pick up products or have them delivered. Please check with your local jurisdiction for programs available in your area.
- Are these products organic? Yes, Compost 100 is OMRI listed and certified as organic.
If you have questions about the Free Compost Program, contact sales@agromin.com
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 is an excellent soil amendment for vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees since it contains no animal materials or biosolids. There are several ways you can use compost at home.
Here are a few ideas:
Recycled food scraps become compost
- 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
The cycle from curbside to compost