Free compost giveaway

Free mulch & compost in San Francisco, CA

SF Recreation and Park with SF Environment · Some details are still being checked.

What’s free
Compost (free)

Free.

Where
Sunset Circle parking lot, Lake Merced, Sunset Blvd and Lake Merced Blvd

Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.

Who
Not listed; call to confirm
When
Sunrise to sundown, while supplies last Tuesdays: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, September 8, October 13 (2026).

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What’s offered

“Not listed” means we couldn’t confirm it. Call to check.

Mulch

Not listed

Compost

Free

Wood chips

Not listed

Leaf compost

Not listed

Location

Sunset Circle parking lot, Lake Merced, Sunset Blvd and Lake Merced Blvd

Hours & season

Sunrise to sundown, while supplies last Tuesdays: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, September 8, October 13 (2026).

Limits

5 buckets per person, no commercial use. Compost only, no mulch.

What to bring

Your own shovels and containers.

Giveaway events

Six Tuesdays in 2026, April to October

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Quick answers

Is mulch free in San Francisco?

Free: Compost. Free.

When can I pick up mulch in San Francisco?

Sunrise to sundown, while supplies last Tuesdays: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, September 8, October 13 (2026).

Where do I get mulch in San Francisco?

Sunset Circle parking lot, Lake Merced, Sunset Blvd and Lake Merced Blvd

What should I bring for mulch in San Francisco?

Your own shovels and containers.

Are there limits on mulch in San Francisco?

5 buckets per person, no commercial use. Compost only, no mulch.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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