In celebration of Earth Day, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to host a county-wide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18*, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Orange County residents are welcome to visit Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill) in Irvine, Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill) in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill) in San Juan Capistrano. Please note that materials are limited at some locations and will be distributed while supplies last.
OCWR will be providing ready-to-use compost at no cost. At Bee Canyon Greenery and Capistrano Greenery, residents are encouraged to bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags and a shovel to collect the compost. At Valencia Greenery, pre-filled compost bags will be available, with a limit of four bags per household, while supplies last.
This compost, recycled from residential green waste at County landfill greeneries, helps conserve landfill space, protect the environment, and support our communities. OCWR’s compost carries the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) from the U.S. Composting Council, ensuring it meets strict standards for safety and quality. Additionally, OCWR compost and mulch are certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and are OMRI Listed, confirming its compliance with the USDA National Organic Program along with licensure as Organic Input Materials (OIM) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).
