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Recycling & Solid Waste

Compost Giveaway Program

Free compost is available again! See below for how to order yours.

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.

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Use compost in your garden or potted plants

How do I participate?

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

Residents can place 2 orders of Compost 100 in bulk.

AND

Residents can place 2 orders for bagged Compost 100.

  • Bulk Coupon is valid for 2 uses, up to 3 yards each, equaling a maximum total of 6 cubic yards of Compost, per residence, per year with Agromin (min order of ½ yard for pick up and minimum of 3 yards for delivery) 
  • Bagged Coupon is valid for 2 uses, up to 8 bags each, equaling a maximum of 16 bags of Compost, per residence, per year with Agromin
  • Valid April 6, 2026 through December 15, 2026 or while supplies last 
  • Delivery fee: $85 per order 
  • Please note: a residence refers to a single physical address or dwelling unit, and is not determined by the number of individuals residing within it.

If the coupon code is not working, it may be due to the use of an unqualified address. An unqualified address is one not within the CITY of Sacramento. Should you have any questions, please contact sales@agromin.com

What do I do next?

Determine whether you want bulk or bagged material.

If choosing bulk material, determine whether you want to pick up material or have your material delivered. (Delivery is only available for bulk material) 

  • Do you have a truck /trailer and want the compost scooped in with a loader without extra costs?  Choose pickup.
  • Do you need a lot of compost, or don't have a truck? Choose delivery.

Please view the instructions below and a short video on how to order. 

How to order compost

Video showing how to order compost from Agromin

Pick-Up Instructions at Florin Perkins Yard (Free)

  1. Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order. 
  2. Choose either:  Purchase Bags for Pickup and Select Florin Perkins as the pick-up location OR Order in Bulk and enter your zip code 
  3. Select your material (Compost 100) 
  4. Enter your preferred quantity and head to "My Cart" to checkout Note: The minimum amount for bulk pickup is ½ cubic yard (covers about 50 square feet with a 3-inch depth). 
  5. Enter "billing" info and select pickup. 
  6. At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYSACCOM26 for Bulk Compost or CITYSACCOMB26 for bagged compost.
  7. Bring proof of address within the City of Sacramento area (I.D. or utility bill) and a pickup truck or open-top trailer to pick up your compost at Florin Perkins during pick-up hours. Location: 4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA, 95826 Pick-up hours: M|W|F: 11am-3pm. (Hours subject to change, check the website before going to the yard.) Upon entering the site follow the signs for landscape materials, keeping right and following the dirt road to the landscape materials yard. Please call ahead in rainy/inclement weather to verify the facility is open at (916) 429-9900.
  8. Show your proof of address and paper or digital receipt at the yard to collect material.        

Delivery Instructions via Florin Perkins (Delivery fees apply)

  1. Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order.
  2. Choose Order in Bulk and enter your zip code 
  3. Select your material type (Compost 100) 
  4. Enter your preferred quantity and head to "My Cart" to checkout. Note: The minimum amount for delivery is 3 cubic yards. 
  5. Enter "billing" info and select "ship to my address." Note: deliveries are only available within the City of Sacramento. 
  6. At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYSACCOM26 for Bulk Compost or CITYSACCOMB26 for bagged compost.
  7. Pay the $85 delivery fee. Note: A representative from Florin-Perkins will contact you to schedule delivery.
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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:

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Recycled food scraps become compost

 

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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

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