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Annual Compost Giveaway

RecycleSmart, in partnership with Republic Services through the Franchise Agreement, host an annual compost giveaway each year to encourage the reduction of organics to landfill by composting, and the application of compost as a soil amendment. The event is typically held around International Compost Awareness Week each year. 

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. The goal of the program is to raise awareness around the benefits of using compost to improve or maintain high quality soil, to grow healthy plants, reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides, improve water quality and protect the environment.

The compost provided is made from your green cart materials! To learn more about curbside composting using your green cart click here

 

'Thank you' to almost 500 residents who participated in our 2022 compost giveaway events!

 

ICAW May 7-13, 2023

Click here to learn more about the Compost Research and Education Foundation.

 

Registration for the 2023 compost giveaway events is live! Click the DATE below to register.

*One appointment per household, and please only register for the event in the City/Town you live in. 

 

April 22, 2023

Alamo, Diablo, Danville and Walnut Creek residents.

May 6, 2023

Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga residents.