Compost and mulch · California

LA Sanitation Discounted Home Compost Bins

Run by LA Sanitation and Environment

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Compost bin $20, worm bin $20, Wing Digger aeration tool $8 for City of Los Angeles residents, while supplies last
Who qualifies
City of Los Angeles residents with proof of residency (recent utility bill or state ID).
Where
City of Los Angeles residents with proof of residency.
Status
Open. Sold at LASAN home composting workshops; October 2026 dates listed on the official LASAN home page (checked 2026-10-17); no standing retail sale found.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Buy a discounted backyard compost bin at LASAN workshops/sales and compost at home.

Requirements

  • Proof of City of Los Angeles residency: a recent utility bill or valid state ID with your current home address
  • Sold at LASAN home composting workshops; the listed workshops accept checks only and all sales are final
  • While supplies last

How to apply

  1. 1Check the LASAN home page for the next Saturday home composting workshop (Oct 17 South LA Wetlands, Oct 24 Lopez Canyon, Oct 31 Gaffey Nature Center, each 9-11am in 2026)
  2. 2Register through the event link and bring a check plus proof of residency
  3. 3Buy the bin at the workshop; call 1-800-773-2489 for questions

Timing and deadlines

Same day at the workshop

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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