Rancho Las Virgenes Community Compost

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Community Compost is now available

Residents and landscapers are invited to the Rancho Las Virgenes Composting Facility to take part in the JPA's free community compost give away.

This excellent soil amendment is available FREE OF CHARGE. The only condition is that you self-load the material.

When: Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Community Compost is UNAVAILABLE November 25, 2023 and December 23, 2023 and December 30, 2023.)
Where: 3700 Las Virgenes Rd at the intersection of Las Virgenes Rd and Lost Hills Rd in Calabasas
How: Bring your own sealable container(s) such as a plastic storage bin with a lid, sturdy plastic bags; or if you’re loading a pickup truck or trailer, you must have a cover to secure the load in place. Each individual is responsible for filling their own containers.
Bulk loading of compost is NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE on Saturday's during the Community Compost give away.

Monday - Friday Pickup: Compost is currently available for hand load as well as bulk loading for larger quantities during the week from 8 am to 1 pm.

If you have additional questions please contact Karen Norman at (818) 251-2312.

Community Compost Holiday Schedule - Community Compost is UNAVAILABE the following dates:

November

Nov. 23, 24 and 25

December

Dec 23, 24*, 25 and 26

Dec 30 and 31*

January

January 1, 2 and 15

* These dates are Sundays and are normally not open for pick-up.

To receive updates on when the Community Compost and Bulk Loading programs please sign up for e-notifications .

Rancho Las Virgenes Community Compost has earned the coveted "Class A, Exceptional Quality” rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rating means that RLV Community Compost has "unrestricted use" for flower, lawn or vegetable gardens. Its excellent organic soil conditioning properties aid water retention in light soils and it helps to break up and aerate heavier soils, so less watering is needed.

RLV Community Compost contains both readily available and long-term, slow-release nutrients for greener plants. A blend of processed biosolids and wood chips, RLV Community Compost is comparable to garden amendments sold at some local stores and it’s the choice of many experienced gardeners and professional landscapers.

The Rancho Las Virgenes Composting Facility is a service of the
Las Virgenes – Triunfo Joint Powers Authority.