The City of Placentia and Republic Services will be giving away compost on Saturday, February 7th, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (or until compost runs out) at Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Please bring your own containers or buckets for Republic Services staff to fill with compost, as bags are not allowed. There is a limit of 60 gallons of compost per household. You must provide proof of residency (a California driver's license or a utility bill). This event may be subject to changes or postponement. This event is a big "thank you" to Placentia residents for diverting yard waste from landfills! Composting is the recycling of organic materials into a useful soil product that can be used in gardens or for potted plants. It can save money and time, and reduce your garden's watering and weeding needs. It also benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources and extending the life of our landfills. This compost is a rich, organic soil amendment made from composted, recycled green waste collected through the City's residential green waste recycling program. A new state-mandated organics recycling program is being developed that will require the community to recycle food scraps and yard waste. For more information on this event, contact (714) 993-8123 or recycling@placentia.org.