OC 91仓库 & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The annual event offers residents free, ready-to-use聽compost produced from green waste collected throughout Orange County.
鈥淕reen waste collected from homes across Orange County can be transformed into nutrient-rich compost that benefits our communities,鈥� said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC 91仓库 & Recycling. 鈥淏y recycling organic materials, we improve soil health, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.聽 Our Compost Giveaway event supports compliance with Senate Bill 1383 and helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. Earth Day is a reminder that small actions at home can make a meaningful difference.
Free compost will be available at three OCWR locations:
- Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill), 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine
- Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill), 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea
- Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill), 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano
At the Irvine and San Juan Capistrano locations, residents should bring their own containers or heavy-duty聽yard waste bags and a shovel to load compost. At the Brea location, prefilled bags will be distributed and limited to four bags per household, while supplies last.
OCWR鈥檚 compost carries the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) from the U.S. Composting Council, confirming that it meets strict safety and quality standards. The nutrient-rich material is ideal for backyards, gardens, and landscaping projects.
Additionally, OCWR compost and mulch are certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and are OMRI Listed, confirming compliance with the USDA National Organic Program. The material is also licensed as Organic Input Materials (OIM) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), a designation that highlights OCWR鈥檚 commitment to producing quality, sustainable compost and mulch for agricultural and landscape use.
OC 91仓库 & Recycling produces compost using green waste collected from homes throughout Orange County. Composting organic material helps return valuable nutrients to the soil while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and preserving valuable landfill capacity to support the County鈥檚 long-term waste management needs.
According to CalRecycle, Californians dispose of nearly 6 million tons of food scraps each year, representing about 18 percent of the material sent to landfills. Composting and proper organics recycling help reduce methane emissions and support California鈥檚 climate goals.