L.A. Compost

Connecting the people of Los Angeles to the soil, and each other. L.A. Compost is a sustainable movement that promotes healthy, conscious communities.

Our mission is to equip and empower people to facilitate their own green spaces. This is accomplished through programming that diverts food and yard waste from landfills to create compost, supports edible school gardens, and partners with communities to establish their own composting systems.

05/30/2026

We're calling it now: IT'S A COMPOST SUMMER! ☀️🪱🪲🐛🌱⁠
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We're bringing in the season by celebrating the people who make community composting possible. Join us for a special gathering to thank our volunteers, neighbors, supporters and celebrate all we've accomplished together. ⁠
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📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026⁠
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM⁠
📍 Sepulveda Garden Center⁠
16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino, CA 91436⁠
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✨ Enjoy light refreshments, bring a clothing item to be repaired, and create your own eco vision board.⁠
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🌱 We'll also be sharing finished compost and other free goodies while supplies last. ⁠
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Bring your friends or make some new connections. Past volunteers, future volunteers, and anyone curious about composting are all welcome. Come celebrate with us!⁠
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🔗 Sign up at the or lacompost.org/events. ⁠
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05/16/2026

The Magic Soil Bus has begun making its journey across LA! 🚌🪱✨⁠
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Earlier this year, our newest educational endeavor officially hit the road, making stops at schools, community centers, and public events. ⁠
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Every visit has been nothing short of magical, from gleeful laughter at finding a Roly-Poly in the compost to "a-ha" moments as youth connect the dots between their food scraps, compost, and the healthy soil that helps plants grow.⁠
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We’ve witnessed how valuable it is for youth to have these experiences. It sparks curiosity, gets them excited to learn, and helps them better understand their role in supporting our local environment. ⁠
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We’re excited to continue expanding Magic Soil Bus visits across LA!

05/08/2026

We’re closing out with a highlight on our favorite way to compost: WITH COMMUNITY! 🙌🏼🪱🌱⁠
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From the beginning, we’ve known that composting food scraps is more than diverting food from landfills, it’s a way to build something together and connect with one another. When food scraps are composted locally, the benefits can ripple outward, supporting green jobs, healthier soils, local food systems, and opportunities for environmental learning.⁠
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🔗 Learn more about community composting opportunities in LA by visiting the or lacompost.org/start-composting.⁠
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05/05/2026

May 3rd-9th is International Compost Awareness Week! 🪱🥬🍉🥑

Celebrated on the first week of May, the week is an opportunity to spread the word about the benefits of compost and inspire friends and family to start their compost journey. 🙌🏽

Composting recognizes the interconnectedness between every person who eats and the Earth that provides all of our food, as well as our agency in feeding the earth our scraps so that the soil may continue to provide for us abundantly. Compost grows healthy soil, healthy food, and a healthy California. 🌱

🔗 Visit lacompost.org/start-composting to explore community compost programs near you.

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05/01/2026

That's a wrap for Earth Month 2026 🌎✨️⁠
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Throughout April, community events brought people together to learn about composting, connect with soil ecosystems, and take free soil resources home. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us across LA. It was inspiring to see so many of you ready to take part in local environmental action!⁠
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Earth Month may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to get involved. ⁠Visit lacompost.org/start-composting to join local community compost efforts in LA.

04/25/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! (April 19–25) 🙌🏽🌱

We’re wrapping up the week with a 🪱 WORM THANK YOU 🪱 to all of our volunteers who help build compost piles, collect food scraps at farmers markets, and give back to support community composting efforts across LA.

At LA Compost, we celebrate volunteers year-round through our Volunteer Appreciation Program. Our most dedicated volunteers are recognized as “Compost Champions” and receive exclusive perks for their service.

Learn about our Volunteer Appreciation Program at lacompost.org/volunteer-appreciation.

04/19/2026

LA knows how to celebrate Earth Month 😎🌎⁠
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From Earth Day celebrations to unique workshops and volunteer opportunities in LA, there are so many ways to take part in sustainability and community composting this April and beyond.⁠
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🌿 Here’s a peek at where we've been recently:⁠
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1. Zoo Bloom at the ⁠
2. Earth Day Fair at City of Glendale ⁠
3. Earth Day Fair at City of Paramount ⁠
4. Village volunteer day at ⁠
5. Compost Hub support volunteers at ⁠
6. Food scrap collection volunteers at ⁠
7. Composter dropping off food scraps at ⁠
8. Preparing for Community Compost Day LA at the Griffith Park Compost Hub⁠
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🔗 Looking for Earth Month events in LA or ways to volunteer near you? Visit the or lacompost.org/earthmonth to explore sustainability events, composting resources, and more ways to celebrate the Earth.

04/10/2026

We heard you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Month! 🌎🌱 Here are THREE ways to show love to the soil and take climate action this April and beyond:

🥬 COMPOST: Drop-off your food scraps at a Farmers’ Market or Compost Hub. Your scraps help nourish local green spaces and support food-growing efforts across LA.
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🪱 VOLUNTEER: Help collect food scraps, care for compost piles, and support Angelenos in their compost journey.

📅 ATTEND COMMUNITY COMPOST DAY LA (4/18): Spend the day experiencing composting in action. Tour our Griffith Park Compost Hub, connect with local organizations, explore hands-on activities, and take home free soil resources like compost, mulch, trees, and more! 🌳 RSVP via the .

🔗 Explore all opportunities at lacompost.org/earthmonth.

04/07/2026

We're on PBS SoCal! 🌎✨⁠
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In this feature, you'll meet composters at Carver Middle School and Crenshaw Farmers Market in South LA -- just two of the 50+ sites in our growing network. 🌱⁠
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Across LA County, community composting is helping Angelenos keep food out of landfills while building meaningful connections with their neighbors. Each site offers a space for discovery, contribution and care. Join us!⁠
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🔗 Watch the full video at the link in bio!⁠
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http://lacompost.org/

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