Free compost giveaway and paper shredding event in Santa Ana set for April 29

Republic Services will host a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event on Saturday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. This event is for Santa Ana residents ONLY.

For Free Compost Giveaway

• Bring your bag/containers to collect up to 80 gallons of garden compost.
• Compost will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while the supply lasts.
• Republic Services staff will answer questions about the Santa Ana Organic Recycling Services.
• Kitchen pails (two-gallon size) will be available for purchase from Republic Services for $12.00.

For Free On-Site Paper Shredding

• Bring paper for safe and secure on-site shredding.
• Maximum of five boxes (10” x 12” x 15”) of paper.
• Residents will be able to observe the materials being shredded.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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