Free Compost for City of Pasadena Residents
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, invites residents to pick up free compost throughout the month of April as part of the City’s Earth Month celebrations. Compost will be available for self‑serve pickup at 176 West Dr. (adjacent to the intersection of West Dr. and Seco St. near the Rose Bowl), with four deliveries of 24 tons scheduled for April 2, 9, 16, and 23. Residents should bring their own containers, and material will be available while supplies last. Limit 30 gallons per person.
Compost is a valuable resource that enriches soil, improves water retention, reduces erosion, and supports healthy plant growth without the need for chemical fertilizers. It also plays a meaningful role in protecting the environment. When organic materials are sent to landfills, they decompose without oxygen and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting prevents those emissions while creating a nutrient‑rich soil amendment that strengthens local landscapes. Pasadena’s program brings this full circle: the compost available to residents is made from yard waste collected right here in our city and returned to the community to help build more resilient gardens and ecosystems.
Residents are encouraged to take part in this local, sustainable effort that keeps organic waste out of landfills while supporting healthier soil and a more climate-resilient Pasadena. Visit CityOfPasadena.net/Recycle or call (626) 744‑7311 to learn more about organics recycling in the City of Pasadena.
