Monterey Park Free Compost Giveaway November 14 at Garvey Ranch Park: Where to Enter

MONTEREY PARK — November 8, 2026. The city and Ware Disposal have scheduled a free community compost giveaway on Saturday, November 14, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Garvey Ranch Park.

Which entrance should residents use?

The park’s general address is 781 South Orange Avenue, but the city’s compost event notice says to use the west entrance near 751 South Alhambra Avenue. Drivers should follow event signs rather than assume the main park address identifies the distribution vehicle entrance.

How does pickup work?

According to the official event listing, bagged compost is available first come, first served, and loose material may be available for self-service. This is a limited distribution, not a guarantee that everyone arriving before 11 a.m. will receive a particular quantity. The city also says certain customers with roll-out waste service may be able to arrange residential delivery by calling Ware Disposal.

Who can request delivery?

The county’s municipal notice mentions customers with roll-out service, but does not detail every account’s eligibility or cost. Ask Ware Disposal at 626-225-2400 before assuming a delivery has been booked. The City’s Public Works Department can be reached at 626-307-1320.

Where to confirm the event

Use the official November 14 event calendar and municipal public works activities page. This compost event is not the same as household hazardous-waste collection; do not bring paint, oils, batteries or chemicals for disposal here.

Sources: City of Monterey Park, November 14, 2026 Compost Giveaway and municipal sanitation program information.

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