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Compost and Mulch Program
The City of Ojai is now offering the FREE Compost and Mulch Program to City Residents and Businesses
What is the Program?
The program is a partnership with organic waste recycler, Agromin, to provide free cover mulch and compost to City residents and businesses. The program is a way to give back to residents for participating in the Food Waste Recycling Program and will help the City comply with Senate Bill 1383 regulations.
The compost is made from organic material that would otherwise end up in landfills. By participating in this program, you are playing an important role in closing the recycling loop, allowing more room in landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, you’ll enjoy more vigorous and healthier plants and gardens.
How do I Order?
1. Place your order at shop.agromin.com to start your order
2. Select your products and apply coupon codes
3. Select pick-up or delivery (delivery fees apply)
2026 Coupon Codes
- CITYOJAICM26 - Bulk Cover Mulch (20 yards max, 2 uses per residence)
- CITYOJAICOM26 - Bulk Compost 100 (15 yards max, 2 uses per residence)
- CITYOJAICOMB26 - Compost 100 (5 bags per order, 1 use per residence)
Have a truck/trailer and want the mulch or compost scooped in with a loader without extra costs? Choose pickup at Agromin.
Need a lot of mulch or compost, or don’t have a truck? Choose delivery.
For ALL Orders, Please Note:
- Once your order is placed, you will receive an “Order Pending” Email. This is NOT your confirmation. You will receive an “Email Confirmation” from an Agromin Representative within 24 hours of order placement.
- Orders placed outside of business hours will be confirmed by our sales team the next business day. You must have proof of purchase to collect your order.
Do You Need more than 15 Cubic Yards of Compost at Once? Contact us for more ordering options at 805-485-9200 or sales@agromin.com.
*Delivery fees subject to quantity ordered.
- Step 1: Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order.
- Step 2: Choose Purchase Bags for Pickup – Click on Select Pickup Location
- Step 3: Choose location for collection (Aqua-Flo Ojai or Agromin yard)
- Step 4: Select your preferred quantity and head to "My Cart" to checkout.
Note: The maximum order per coupon use is 5 bags
- Step 5: Create an Account (required to use coupon code)
- Step 6: Enter "billing" info and select pickup.
- Step 7: At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYOJAICOMB25 for Compost bags
- Step 8: Bring your email confirmation AND proof of address within the City of Ojai (I.D. or utility bill) and pick up your compost bags
Pick-Up Location and Hours of Operation
Agromin Yard- 201 Kinetic Dr., Oxnard 93030
- M-F | 7am - 4:30pm
- Sat | 7am-12pm
Aqua-Flo Ojai, 1940 E Ojai Ave., Ojai 93023
- M-F | 7am - 5pm
- Sat | 8am - 12pm
- Step 1: Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order.
- Step 2: Choose Order in Bulk – Enter Zip Code
- Step 3: Select your preferred quantity (in yards) and head to "My Cart" to checkout.
Note: The maximum order per coupon use is 15 yards of Compost or 20 yards of Mulch - Step 4: Create an Account (required to use coupon code)
- Step 5: Enter "billing" info and select pickup.
- Step 6: At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYOJAICOM25 for Compost and CITYOJAICM25 for Cover Mulch
- Step 7: Bring your email confirmation AND proof of address within the City of Ojai (I.D. or utility bill) and pick up your material
Pick-Up Location and Hours of Operation
Agromin Yard- 201 Kinetic Dr., Oxnard 93030
- M-F | 7am - 4:30pm
- Sat | 7am-12pm
Aqua-Flo Ojai, 1940 E Ojai Ave., Ojai 93023
- M-F | 7am - 5pm
- Sat | 8am - 12pm
- Step 1: Visit shop.agromin.com to start your order.
- Step 2: Choose Order in Bulk – Enter Zip Code
- Step 3: Select your material type (Cover Mulch or Compost 100).
- Step 4: Select your preferred quantity and head to "My Cart" to checkout.
- Note: The minimum amount for delivery is 3 cubic yards (covers about 150 square feet with a 3-inch depth). The maximum is 15 cubic yards for Compost and 20 cubic yards for Cover Mulch per online order.
- Step 5: Create an account. (required to use coupon code)
- Step 6: Enter "billing" info and select "ship to my address." Note: deliveries are only available within the City of Ojai.
- Step 7: At final checkout, enter the coupon code CITYOJAICOM25 for Compost 100 or CITYOJAICM25 for Cover Mulch.
- Step 8: Pay the designated delivery fee.
- Note: A representative from Agromin will contact you to schedule delivery.
How much product is 15 cubic yards?
1 cubic yard equals about 1 standard truck bed. 15 cubic yards will fill about 1 bobtail truck.
What kind of vehicle should I bring to pick-up at the yard?
Trucks or trailers only. Staff will help load your truck or trailer using heavy equipment. (Cars will not be loaded)
How do I use compost?
Compost is an excellent soil amendment for vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees since it contains no animal materials or biosolids. There are several ways you can use compost at home. Here are a few ideas:
- Use it as a soil amendment: Mix compost into your garden soil to improve its structure, fertility, and water-holding capacity. For best results, add a layer of compost to your garden beds in the fall or early spring, and mix it in with a garden fork or tiller.
- Use it as a top dressing: Spread a thin layer of compost over your lawn, garden beds, or potted plants to provide a slow-release source of nutrients. Be sure to avoid smothering the plants' stems or crowns.
- Make compost tea: Steep a handful of compost in a bucket of water for a few days, stirring occasionally, to create a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer. Dilute the compost tea with water and use it to water your plants.
- Use it as a seed starting mix: Mix compost with vermiculite or perlite to create a nutrient-rich seed starting mix that promotes healthy seedling growth.
Can I participate in this program if I live outside of the City of Ojai?
No, this program is only offered to residents in the City of Ojai. Residents outside of these limits will be unable to pick up products or have them delivered. Please check with your local jurisdiction for programs available in your area.
Are these products organic?
Yes, Compost 100 is OMRI listed and certified as organic.
If you have questions about the Free Compost Program, contact sales@agromin.com