City of Ventura and Agromin partner to offer free compost and mulch to residents

The City of Ventura, California, has started offering city residents free mulch and compost. This free mulch and compost is made available through a program in partnership with Agromin. The program will also help Ventura meet California's state requirements for organics recycling. The compost and mulch are available for residents to use for gardening and landscaping.

The Free Compost and Mulch Program aligns with California state law, Senate Bill (SB) 1383, and a climate pollution reduction act. The law sets a goal of diverting 75 percent of organic waste from landfills by 2025. It requires jurisdictions to procure recovered organic material such as mulch and compost for their own use or to give away.

"What makes this program unique is that City of Ventura residents can order compost and mulch for pick up or delivery through an Agromin online portal," says Bill Camarillo, Agromin's CEO. "Agromin compiles ordering tracking data and provides regular reports to the city, which in turn, can report the compliance numbers to the state."

Agromin works with jurisdictions throughout California to support the fulfillment of SB 1383 procurement needs. Once the organic waste is turned into compost and mulch, the material is used on public and private landscapes and farms enhancing soil health, supporting plant growth, controlling weeds, retaining moisture, and regulating soil temperature.