Free Compost Event on Saturday, February 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at
Natividad Creek Park
Compost has many benefits, including providing energy to plants and helping soil retain water. It's most beneficial when used consistently over time, at least twice a year. It's made from your yard trimmings and food scraps disposed into your organic waste (green) container.
The City of Salinas, Salinas Valley Recycles and Republic Services are making it easy to get free compost by hosting free compost events. For more information, please call: (831) 758-7446.
- Bring your own shovel, gloves and containers.
- Be prepared to self-load.
- It is required to sign a waiver upon arriving at the event.
Advance registration is recommended, but not required at:

Holiday Collection Schedule & Services
Please see below to find more information about 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule and Free Christmas Tree Recycling. For more information, please contact the Sustainability Division at: (831) 758-7485 or click on the link Curbside News Fall 2025 (Presiona en el enlace para la versión en español).
New Carts & Dumpsters are Coming
This year, Republic Services will exchange the carts and dumpsters to uniform colors across California. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
GREEN for food waste/yard waste
BLUE for recycling
DARK GRAY for trash
