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Free Compost for Residents at Three Locations

Jun 18, 2024 02:58PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

Citrus Heights residents can pick up free compost service this summer. Photo courtesy of the City of Citrus Heights


CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Spending more time outside and in your garden this summer? Let the city help you with your gardening project by offering free compost available for pickup at three compost locations in the city.

Compost can be used for mulch, adding to potting soil, lawns, garden beds, crop beds and more. The compost stations are manual self-service, so don’t forget to bring your shovel and containers.

The locations available to residents are:

City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive.

Sylvan Ranch Community Garden, corner of Sylvan Road and Stock Ranch Road.

Miller’s Ace Hardware, 8077 Madison Ave. (behind the store).

Republic Services provides the compost for Citrus Heights residents.