Saturday May 2, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ever wonder what happens to all those leaves from our Leafdrop event or compost collected at the curb? Fall leaves, food scraps, and yard waste collected by Solid Waste Management are turned into compost and donated by our partner, WM.
Denver residents can register for a Compost Coupon to receive 5 free gallons of finished compost during the 2026 Compost and Mulch Giveaway. A limited amount of compost coupons are available, and registration is required. No coupons will be distributed onsite.
Our Compost Giveaway is a dig-your-own event in conjunction with our Mulch Giveaway at the Central Platte Campus location only: 1271 W Bayaud Ave (W. Bayaud Ave. & S. Navajo St.).
Directions: Enter through the campus gates at W. Bayaud Ave. and S. Navajo St., drive past the Denver Animal Shelter. Refer to the map for information and directions.
Instructions to receive a compost coupon:
- Enter the required information in the "Sign Up for the Compost Giveaway" form below.
- Receive an electric confirmation number from Solid Waste Management the following day. The confirmation number is required at the event.
- Note that the coupon will be delivered electronically one day after signing up. Please do not submit a second request.
- Bring a 5 gallon bucket, a shovel, the confirmation number, and proof of Denver residency.
- Fill your 5 gallon bucket with wonderful, Denver-made, compost.
Limit of one 5 gallon bucket of compost per resident with Coupon Confirmation Number.
Sign up for the Compost Giveaway!