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.

08/27/2026

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate one of our most dedicated volunteers: Uzziel Mateo! ⭐👏🏼⁠
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For the past three years, Uzziel has volunteered at our Carver Middle School Compost Hub. Almost every Friday, you could find him chopping food scraps, turning compost, or admiring the worms in our vermicompost bin. 🪱⁠
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We met Uzziel and his family when he was just beginning high school. He came to the garden curious, eager to get involved, and fascinated by everything growing around him. Over the years, he became more knowledgeable about compost and soil and grew into a familiar face in our garden community. He loved sharing what he was learning with his friends and bringing them into the space that had become so meaningful to him⁠
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🎓 Now he’s taking that passion with him into his next chapter. This fall, Uzziel will be studying soil science at UC Davis! 🌱⁠
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We’re so proud to have watched his curiosity grow into a passion, and grateful that our Compost Hub could be a place where he had the opportunity to learn, grow, and make lasting friendships.⁠
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Congratulations, Uzziel! We’re excited to see where your love for soil takes you next. 💚

07/30/2026

Sometimes food scraps aren't the only thing we find in the compost pile. 😂

Every week, our team collects food scraps at Farmers' Markets and community compost sites before turning them into nutrient-rich compost. Every now and then, we also come across a few things that definitely don't belong.

So, we asked our staff: What's the strangest thing you've ever found in the compost? 👀

If you've ever accidentally lost something in your food scrap drop-off, don't worry. It happens! Our staff and volunteers remove misplaced items before they end up in the finished compost. 🌱

Composters and volunteers: What's the strangest thing you've ever found? 🤔

07/17/2026

Get funding to start or expand a community compost site in the Greater LA area! 🙌🏼🪱⁠
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The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and LA Compost invite community groups, nonprofits, and municipalities to apply for the fifth cycle of the Community Composting for Green Spaces (CCGS) grant program in , , , or Counties.⁠
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🌟 PROGRAM GOALS 🌟⁠
The CCGS program supports the creation and expansion of community composting operations in green spaces across California. Grantees will help reduce California's greenhouse gas emissions, expand access to local composting, and strengthen compost education and community engagement through April 2028.⁠
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🌱 PARTNER WITH US 🌱⁠
As a lead applicant for the Greater LA region, LA Compost will work directly with selected grantees throughout the grant period to help establish or strengthen community composting programs.⁠
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💻 UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION⁠
When: August 3rd, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ⁠
Where: Via Zoom⁠
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This webinar will be conducted in English. If you are interested in attending this workshop in Spanish, please email [email protected].⁠
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🔗 Visit the lacompost.org/events to join the information session through the Zoom link provided.

07/09/2026

We're excited to share that our Senior Manager, Mark, was recently featured in KCRW's Good Food Substack!✍🏼⁠
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KCRW staff, Janek, visited our "Compost Cabin" at the to talk with Mark about the power of community composting and how it can help LA reach its organic waste diversion goals under SB 1383.⁠
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🪱 The feature also offers a behind the scenes look at our vermicomposting system and shares how Mark's journey with LA Compost began.⁠
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Thank you to the team for highlighting the role community composting plays in building healthier soils, stronger communities, and a more resilient food system.⁠
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🔗 Read the full story at the .⁠
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📸: Janek Schaller

07/06/2026

Are you volunteering with us this summer? ☀️ Swipe through to see the essentials our team brings along for a day at the Farmers' Market or Compost Hub! 🌱🧢💧🕶️🧴⁠
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✨ Sun protection is key to ensuring you have a comfortable volunteer experience. We’re also making a few adjustments to help everyone stay cool and comfortable while volunteering outdoors. Shady activities will be prioritized whenever possible, more frequent breaks will be built in, and fresh drinking water will be available at all of our volunteer sites. 💧⁠
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🔗 Find a volunteer opportunity near you via the or lacompost.org/volunteer.⁠
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07/04/2026

C is for Cookie AND Compost 🍪✨ Try our EXCLUSIVE chocolate cookie in July!⁠
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We’re partnering with Atwater Villages’ local favorite to bring you a sweet treat inspired by the dark and rich compost created from recycling local food scraps. 🍫🍫🍫⁠
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📅 SAVE THE DATE: ⁠
Get your hands on this chocolate-y delight at the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market every Sunday from 9 AM - 2PM in July.⁠
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🚀 100% of the funds raised will support repairs to our iconic “Rocket” compost sifter at our Griffith Park Hub. Proof Bakery is also generously providing a $500 match to help us meet our goal!⁠
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🌱 The Rocket has been an essential part of our composting operations for years, helping us process and distribute compost at our largest hub. As the summer heat arrives, our staff and volunteers are feeling the lack of this beloved tool. ⁠With your support, we can get the “Rocket” back in action and keep building healthy soil across LA. 🙌🏼⁠
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07/02/2026

Looking to try gardening this summer? 🌱 Join us at select Farmers' Markets to learn about the Three Sisters planting method and take home free seeds!⁠
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The Three Sisters is an Indigenous planting tradition in which corn, beans, and squash are grown together. Rather than competing for space and nutrients, each plant supports the others by contributing unique strengths that help the entire garden thrive while promoting healthy soil. ⁠
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🏡 All attendees will receive free corn, bean, and squash seeds to plant at home. We'll also share simple planting tips and best practices to help you grow a successful Three Sisters garden.⁠
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Visit us at one of four Farmers' Markets in July:⁠
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🌽 July 14 | | 3 PM - 8 PM⁠
🌱 July 15 | | 3 PM - 7 PM⁠
🫘 July 19 | | 8 AM - 1 PM⁠
🌿 July 23 | | 9 AM - 2 PM⁠
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No RSVP is required. Available while supplies last. ⁠
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🔗 All events take place at our Food Scrap Collection sites at LA Farmers' Markets. Learn more about this program at lacompost.org/farmersmarkets or via the .⁠
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07/01/2026

We had a blast celebrating Juneteenth at ! 🍽️🎶🎉⁠
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For years, we've been inspired by the work of LA Compost Board Member Charlie Southward, whose work through IGH Gardens helps connect seniors and neighbors experiencing food insecurity with fresh, organically grown produce. We were honored to support this special dinner celebration and fundraiser.⁠
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🌱Along with a beautiful day at the farm filled with music and delicious food, attendees went home with finished compost and fresh produce from the farm. 🍋🍎🍑⁠
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We're so grateful to for welcoming us to this special celebration, and to Chef Rod from for preparing such an incredible meal. Until next year!⁠
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