Compost Giveaway
Calendar Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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We apologize that our previous compost delivery was missed and are offering this additional event for 2023. As a reminder, residents can also pick up free compost year-round at Shoreway Environmental Center.
RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Foster City to give residents FREE compost. The compost is made from yard trimmings and food scraps collected through the CartSMART organics collection program at a nearby composting facility. The compost is ideally used as an amendment to enrich soil for lawns, gardens, ornamental plants, trees, and potted plants. By applying compost to landscaping and mixing it with soil, people put organic resources into the soil, providing a non-chemical alternative to fertilizers.
Residents may take up to 1 cubic yard of compost (about 6 garbage cans) .
Residents should bring shovels, gloves, and containers. Proof of residency will be required. Please note that the event will only be available until the time listed or while supplies last.
Find out the dates of Foster City's green events, such as electronic waste recycling, document destruction (shred), compost giveaways, home composting workshops, and household hazardous waste disposal.
