
City of Whittier Free Compost Giveaway Event
Saturday, August 8, 2026
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Whittier Public Parking Lot
(Parking lot between Milton and Comstock)
12813 Bailey Street, Whittier, CA 90601
(Entrance on Milton Ave.)
Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Our compost is STA Certified by the US Compost Council.
*May contain small particles of glass.
- WHITTIER RESIDENTS ONLY
(ID OR BILL REQUIRED) - SELF-SERVICE EVENT
BRING SHOVELS, DOLLY, AND STURDY CONTAINERS - DRIVE UP ONLY
(NO WALK-INS)
- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
(30 GALLON LIMIT FIRST HOUR) - NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS
DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS - GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED
Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
Customer Service
Bulky Pickup
Request Services
Pay Bill