Community compost hubs offer residents an easy way to turn food scraps into nutrient‑rich compost that strengthens local soil and keeps organic materials out of landfills. This circular system transforms everyday leftovers into a resource that supports Pasadena’s sustainability goals. By using the Community Compost Hubs, residents help lower methane emissions from organic waste, reduce the environmental impact of transporting materials to processing facilities, and enrich our parks, gardens, and green spaces with locally produced compost.
Community Compost Hubs are located in parks throughout the City:
- McDonald Park
- Villa Parke
- Allendale Park
- Victory Park
- La Pintoresca Park
- Brookside Park
- Singer Park
- Memorial Park
The Compost Hubs are available during regular park hours. To keep the compost free of contaminants, each hub is secured with a combination lock. After completing a brief in‑person or virtual training, residents will receive the lock combination to the hub of their choice.
In-person trainings are held periodically throughout the year at the different Compost Hub locations. Please visit our calendar to view upcoming events. We also offer a pre-recorded video training. View the applicable video below:
After watching the pre‑recorded training video, sign up using the form below. You'll receive a welcome packet with the lock combination for your local compost hub and step‑by‑step instructions for reference. If you have any questions, contact recycle@cityofpasadena.net.