Resource Recovery & Recycling Division hosts its quarterly Compost Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Immediate Release
January 11, 2012

Contact:
Kim Braun
Resource Recovery & Recycling Manager
(310) 458-8528

City of Santa Monica’s Resource Recovery & Recycling Division hosts its quarterly Compost Giveaway to encourage participation in the Yard Clippings Compost Collection Program.  Tons of compost made from the City’s green cart program will be given to Santa Monica residents.

WHAT:
The quarterly Compost Giveaway is a free event for Santa Monica residents. The City is providing (5) large burlap coffee sacks of nutrient-rich compost per household. Compost has been recognized as a valuable soil amendment for centuries. Its use in gardens is an effective way to improve soil health, increase plant production, and reduce the use of water, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Bring your own shovel, gloves and containers if not using burlap bags.

WHEN:
7 a.m. until it’s all gone!
Saturday, January 21, 2012

WHERE:
City Yards
2500 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

WHY:
The Compost Giveaway is a free event held to thank Santa Monica residents for participating in the City's Green Cart Program. The event which was once yearly has been expanded to a quarterly schedule at the request of the City’s residents.