San Diego — On Saturday, Oct. 31, I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of San Diego’s Environmental Service Department, is hosting a Halloween-themed compost and mulch giveaway event in Ranchos Peñasquitos.
WHAT: The giveaway is open to City of San Diego residents. Attendees will self-load compost into their vehicles and participate in family-friendly Halloween activities, including:
- A ‘compost graveyard’ to teach kids about healthy soil
- Seed planting and trick-or-treat reusable bag decorating
- Meet-and-greet with the city’s trash mascots
Learn more and sign up here.
From the Greenery to City of San Diego Residents
The organic waste is collected from City of San Diego green bins and brought to the Miramar Greenery (located at the Miramar Landfill) where it is turned into compost and mulch. Compost is free for City of San Diego residents to pick up.
Compost is a soil amendment that improves soil texture and increases nutrient and water holding capacity. Mixing compost in with the soil boosts yard and garden health.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Los Peñasquitos Ranch House | 12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, 92129
*Must enter Canyonside Park from Black Mountain Road. Continue down Canyonside Park Driveway until you reach the Ranch House. Exact coordinates: (32.939963412731665, -117.13807792032433)
About I Love A Clean San Diego
I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) is an environmental nonprofit, supporting San Diego County residents and businesses through education, volunteer events and workshops since 1954. I Love A Clean San Diego’s programs are an environmental catalyst, awakening passion and empowering San Diegans to be leaders in conservation and waste-free living. For more information, to volunteer or to donate, visit cleansd.org or call (619) 291-0103.
