Free Compost Giveaway and Paper Shredding Event

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The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event for Santa Ana residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. Please join us!

Proof of Santa Ana residency is required (California driver’s license, water or utility bill).  This program is not for commercial use. Guidelines for the event are below.

 For free compost giveaway 

• Bring your buckets or reusable plastic containers to collect up to 80 gallons of garden compost.
• Compost will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while the supply lasts.
• Please keep in mind that you will need to carry filled containers and load them into your vehicle.
• Republic Services staff will answer questions about the Santa Ana organic recycling services.
• Kitchen pails (two-gallon size) will be available for purchase from Republic Services.

 For free on-site paper shredding 

• Bring paper for safe and secure on-site shredding.
• Maximum of five boxes (10” x 12” x 15”) of paper.
• Residents will be able to observe the materials being shredded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please call our Trash and Recycling Hotline at (714) 647-5411 or click here.