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Hermosa Beach Free Compost Giveaway and Shred Event 10-25-2025

Hermosa Beach Free Compost Giveaway and Shred Event

SATURDAY October 25, 2025

8:00 am – 11:00 am

City of Hermosa Beach Community Center

71 O Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

The City of Hermosa Beach is holding a free shred event.

This event is for residents of Hermosa Beach only – proof of residency required!

Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food
scraps.* Our compost is OMRI Listed® and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
*May contain small particles of glass.

  • Hermosa Beach residents only (ID or bill required)
  • Bring shovel and sturdy container (self-service event)
  • No plastic bags allowed
  • While supplies last (30-gallon limit first hour)
  • No container larger than 32 gallons (due to safety & weight concerns)
  • Drive up only (no walk-ins)
  • Gloves and eye protection recommended

Acceptable

Residents may bring up to three banker sized boxes for shredding per household

Not Acceptable

Hazardous waste will not be accepted (such as paint, oil, light bulbs, etc.)

Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice sate lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.

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