OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to host a county-wide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, May 3*, 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 4 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. It has been certified with the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) by the US Composting Council, ensuring top-notch quality. This family-friendly event aims to provide residents with nutritious compost perfect for backyards and home gardens. The compost pickup locations are:

• FRB / Bee Canyon Greenery, 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine
• OA / Valencia Greenery, 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea
• PD / Capistrano Greenery, 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano

*Event subject to weather.