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! 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, call (714) 647-5411 or click here.
Proof of Santa Ana residency is required (California driver’s license, water or utility bill). This program is not for commercial use.