The City of Folsom residential Green Bin Program, introduced in 2022 to comply with SB 1383, has reached a milestone as the city recognizes the program’s second anniversary. Since the program’s inception, participation has steadily increased.

Since July 2022, Folsom residents and businesses have collectively diverted over 25,000 tons of organic material from the landfill!

Residents are encouraged to continue the progress by collecting food scraps and food-soiled paper in a clear plastic or compostable bag and tossing it in their Green Bin, along with loose yard trimmings for weekly pick up. This diversion not only provides a valuable feedstock for compost production but also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Folsom residents can benefit from the city’s commitment to sustainability. Free compost and mulch are available year-round at two locations: behind City Hall at 50 Natoma Street and at the Hinkle Creek Nature Trail, next to Fire Station 36 at 9700 Oak Avenue Parkway. Thank you for helping make the City of Folsom Organics Recycling Program a success! Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/organics.