Dirt Compost (Photo – normanack).
The City of Monterey Park and Ware Disposal are hosting monthly free compost giveaway events for Monterey Park residents.
By Katlyn Ong
All events will occur at the Garvey Ranch Park west entrance. These are drive up events with bags of compost available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Compost is a nutrient-rich mixture made from organic materials such as green waste, wood waste, and food scraps. Compost improves soil quality, adds valuable nutrients to your soil, removes the needs for chemical fertilizers, helps soil retain moisture, reduces and prevents pests and disease in soil, and improves soil structure. Compost can be used in a variety of ways, including adding it as an ingredient to potting mix, using it to slow feed plants instead of using fertilizers, applying it as a mulch to your pots and gardens, or by spreading it over your lawn as a top dressing. Compost is ready to go but recommended to be mixed with topsoil or another gardening fill. For best growing results, a 60/40 split (60% topsoil and 40% compost) is recommended.
Compost events will be held from 8:00 am – 11:00 am on July 12, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13, all on Saturdays at Garvey Ranch Park. If you are unable to attend a compost event and currently participate in the City’s roll-off service, Ware Disposal will offer a once per year delivery of bagged compost at your residence. Contact Ware Disposal for more information. These events are open to Monterey Park residents only (ID or bill will be required).
For additional information, contact Public Works at (626) 307-1320 or Ware Disposal at (626) 225-2400.
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