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Ojai launches free mulch and compost pilot under state organic‑waste rules
Summary
Ojai’s Public Works and partners will begin a pilot program offering free bulk mulch, bulk compost and (pilot) bagged compost to city residents and businesses to meet SB 1383 diversion requirements; program uses coupons and local pick‑up while delivery costs remain the resident’s responsibility.
Ojai on Monday introduced a citywide compost and mulch giveaway that officials say will help the city meet state organic‑waste diversion requirements while giving residents free landscaping materials.
Jackie Rojas, an administrative analyst in the Public Works Department, told the City Council the city has partnered with Grama (an organics recycler) and distribution partners including AquaFlow and Ackerman to offer free bulk compost, free bulk mulch and, for the first time in Ventura County, free bagged compost. “Through this partnership, Ojai residents will now have access to free bulk mulch, free bulk compost, and, for the very first time in Ventura County, free…
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