As a follow-up to my free seeds post, I thought I’d share a few places one can get free compost.
SF Environment is a department of the city and county of San Francisco focused on advancing climate protection and enhancing quality-of-life for San Franciscans. Visit their website here to see three possible ways of getting compost for free.
- San Francisco Public Works hosts Community Clean Team volunteer days at which compost is often available for volunteers. What a great opportunity to get involved in your community and get free compost! Check the Community Clean Team web page for details about specific events.
In addition to SFPW, there are a couple of other resources that provide the fertile compost you seek. These are…
- Urban Agriculture Resource Centers – Check out Urban Agriculture Resource Centers for events where free compost, soil, and mulch are often available. The events are at different locations each month.
- Bayview Greenwaste donates compost to the community for free if picked up, or can be delivered for a small fee. You can contact Bayview Greenwaste to arrange pickup or delivery.
Have a tip for free gardening? Let me know, I’ll share it!