Walnut Creek Compost Giveaway Booked

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS BOOKED.

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Walnut Creek residents can get up to 50 gallons of free compost Saturday, thanks to a new initiative from RecycleSmart and Republic Services.

Composting is an environmentally friendly alternative to throwing away food waste, which makes up 20 percent of landfills and contributes to methane emissions. Instead, composted waste can act as a soil conditioner and introduce beneficial moisture and nutrients into the soil, and reduce the need for harmful pesticides.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, residents of Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek and Diablo can take up to 50 gallons of compost, while supplies last. Guests can bring five-gallon buckets, cardboard boxes, or strong containers that can be lifted. No bags or truck beds are permitted.

Guests are asked to bring ID, and closed-toed shoes, and bring only one guest per household.

The event will take place at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd. in Alamo. Guests must register in advance and arrive only during their appointment. See here to register.

For more information, email gmartin@republicservices.com. Visit recyclesmart.org for more information about composting and International Compost Awareness Week, which will take place from May 7-13.