City Announces Compost Giveaway To Celebrate Recycling Program

SAN LEANDRO, CA — San Leandro is celebrating the success of its Food Scrap Recycling Program by offering free compost to residents who register to participate.

"The food scraps, food soiled paper, and yard trimmings that you put into your green yard trimmings cart are turned into a rich soil amendment that nourishes plants and keeps your garden healthy," the city said, adding that residents can obtain a maximum of two bags of compost per household during the two day-event scheduled for April 21 and 22.

Appointments are required and drop-ins will not be accepted, the city said in a news release about the event.

Appointment registration is open until April 17 and those registering must be residents of the city of San Leandro with a valid government issue identification. To attend the event, registered residents must bring their identification, along with the compost postcard which will be mailed to residents once they register for an appointment.

Those needing to reschedule or cancel their appointment should do so no later than April 17 since no preorders or rainchecks are available, the city said.

"If all appointments are booked, please check back in case one becomes available," the city said

Once residents' registrations are verified, they will be mailed a postcard to the address listed in their registration.

Participants must have their postcard with them to claim their compost, the city said.

For more information, visit the city's event website, here.