3 weeks Ago By Sarah Hernandez
Green-thumbed residents of Sacramento, take note—the city has you covered this spring with its offer of free compost for your gardens and yards, aiming to boost sustainability and adhere to state recycling laws, as reported by Sacramento City Express. This giveaway isn't just about pampering your petunias; it directly supports California Senate Bill 1383's goal to cut down organic waste in landfills and curb greenhouse gas emissions—so by sprucing up your slice of the outdoors, you're doing the planet a solid, too.Sacramento residents can get free compost through December 15 by creating a free account with Agromin, the City of Sacramento compost processor, and using a special coupon code from SacRecycle.
org. The minimum order is half a cubic yard—enough to cover about 50 square feet at a 3-inch depth—and requires a truck or trailer for pickup. Delivery is available for orders of three cubic yards or more for an $85 fee.
Each household is limited to six cubic yards per year, whether picked up, delivered, or a combination of both.Gardeners without a truck or trailer won’t be left out—starting in May, the City will offer bagged compost, ideal for those needing smaller amounts, with details and appointment scheduling to be announced on the program’s website. Compost is a powerhouse for the garden, improving soil structure, fertility, and water retention.
It works great as a top dressing for lawns or beds, can be brewed into nutrient-rich compost tea, and makes an excellent base for seed starting mixes when combined with vermiculite or perlite.If your composting dreams go beyond the six-cubic-yard limit, you can contact City staff at [email protected] to discuss options.
In the meantime, take advantage of this eco-friendly freebie while supplies last.
