City of Irvine

A backyard compost is perfect for any household with a yard. It is a simple method that requires little effort and few materials.

How to Backyard Compost

There are several ways of composting including: placing materials in open piles, burying materials in trenches or enclosing materials in bins. It is important to remember that in order to heat up properly, compost piles should be at least one cubic yard in size.

Green Materials

• Grass clippings
• Garden trimmings
• Green leaves
• Fruit and vegetables scraps
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Tea leaves and bags

Brown Materials

• Wood chips and sawdust
• Straw and hay
• Dry grass
• Stale bread
• Shredded paper
• Dry leaves
• Nut shells
• Cardboard
• Egg cartons
• Newspaper

Materials Not to Compost

• Diseased or infected plants

Irvine, CA (April 24, 2015): Three suspects have been arrested for burglarizing an Irvine home. Derron Anthony Jefferson, 26, Quincy Carnell Keaton, 25, and Shatavia Sharon Phillips, 18, were

Quail Hill Community Center

Available for Reservations:

• Multipurpose room
• Kitchen
• Patios
• Classroom
• Exercise Room

For more information, visit the Quail Hill Community Center reservations webpage.

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2016): The Irvine City Council at its Jan. 26 meeting proclaimed Feb. 11 “Irvine 2/11 Marine Battalion Day.” The City adopted the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st

Oak Creek Community Park is located in the Oak Creek (Planning Area 12) neighborhood of Irvine. It is bordered by Valley Oak Drive, Sand Canyon Avenue, business park uses, and a Southern California Edison (SCE) utility parcel/Barranca Parkway. Vehicular access to the site is provided off Valley Oak Drive. The park is primarily programmed for active sport use; however, a significant number of people access the park for passive recreation activities.

Las Lomas Community Center

Available for Reservations:

• Multipurpose room
• Kitchen
• Craft Room
• Picnic Shelters

For more information, visit the Las Lomas Community Center reservations webpage.

Park Amenities

• 1 Restroom
• 2 Drinking Fountains
• 1 Child Play Area
• 1 Open Play Area
• 1 Concession Stand
• 2 Lighted Soccer Fields
• 2 Lighted Dall Diamonds
• 1 Fitness Parcourse
• Bicycle Trail Access
• 4 Barbecues
• 2 Picnic Gazebo Areas
• 6 Picnic Tables
• Electrical Outlets

Approximately 16.7 acres in size.

Trabuco Center Facilities

 Available for Reservations: 

• Multipurpose Room
• Kitchen
• Patio
• Classroom

For more information, visit the Trabuco Center reservations webpage.

Site Amenities

• Trabuco Center
• 1 Fitness Center
• 1 Restroom
• 2 Drinking Fountains
• 1 Patio
• Picnic Benches
• Electrical Outlets

Irvine, CA (Feb. 1, 2016): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for residential burglary. The suspect is identified as Matthew Samuel Kozlov, 20, of Anaheim. At approximately 1:30 p.