Mulch is free.
Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗
What’s offered
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Mulch
FreeCompost
Not listedWood chips
Not listedLeaf compost
Not listedLocation
E. Hampden Ave. and S. Dawson St. mulch site
Hours & season
7 a.m. to noon on select Saturdays while supplies last. Spring planting season; the 2026 page listed Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, May 16.
What to bring
Pick-up truck, buckets or trash cans, plus your own shovels, pitchforks and containers; you load it yourself. Enter via S. Dawson St.
Quick answers
Is mulch free in Aurora?
Free: Mulch. Mulch is free.
When can I pick up mulch in Aurora?
7 a.m. to noon on select Saturdays while supplies last. Spring planting season; the 2026 page listed Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, May 16.
Where do I get mulch in Aurora?
E. Hampden Ave. and S. Dawson St. mulch site
What should I bring for mulch in Aurora?
Pick-up truck, buckets or trash cans, plus your own shovels, pitchforks and containers; you load it yourself. Enter via S. Dawson St.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Removal, Recycling & Mulch - City of Aurora ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026