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City to open applications for Residential Composting Program

Residents can apply for free compost bins beginning Monday, July 14

News Flash Posted on July 09, 2025

The City of St. Augustine is opening applications for the Residential Composting Program beginning Monday, July 14, until quantity limits are met.  Through the City’s Residential Composting Program, residents in single family homes within City limits are invited to apply for a backyard compost bin free of charge.

Residents are encouraged to contribute food and yard waste to their compost bins to create nutrient-rich compost that can be used in their own garden.  Collection service is not offered as part of this program. 

Complete information about the program, including eligibility criteria and the application form, is available on the City’s website www.citystaug.com/compost;

Questions about the Residential Composting Program may be directed to Liz Johnson, Sustainability Specialist, at 904.201.8836, or via email at sustainability@citystaug.com.

Media inquiries may be directed to Melissa Wissel, Communications Director, at 904.293.3307.


  1. NOTICE OF CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS: The City of St. Augustine has designated the City Clerk, Darlene Galambos, its Custodian of Public Records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone wishing to inspect or copy public records consistent with Florida law should contact the Custodian of Public Records at: 
     
    City of St. Augustine
    Custodian of Public Records
    Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
    75 King Street, PO Box 210
    St. Augustine, FL 32085 
    Phone: 904-825-1007 

    Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
  1. If you have a civil rights or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint regarding your ability to participate in a City program or activity please contact the City Clerk at: 
     
    City of St. Augustine
    Darlene Galambos, City Clerk
    75 King Street, PO Box 210 
    St. Augustine, FL 32085 
    Phone: 904-825-1007 

    Si usted tiene una queja con respecto a su capacidad para participar en un programa o actividad de la Ciudad en acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades o sus derechos civiles, por favor llame al Secretario de la Ciudad al 904-825-1007.
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