Free mulch from recycled Christmas trees.
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
Miami-Dade Trash and Recycling Centers (county page does not say which ones give out the mulch)
Hours & season
Centers are open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trees become mulch after the holidays; the county says free mulch pickup starts in the spring. Sign up for a ready notice.
Giveaway events
Free mulch pickup each spring from the prior season's Christmas trees, per the county page.
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Quick answers
Is mulch free in Miami?
Free: Mulch. Free mulch from recycled Christmas trees.
Who can get free mulch or compost in Miami?
Residents who get waste collection from Miami-Dade County; proof of residency in the service area. Residents only. Bring ID.
When can I pick up mulch in Miami?
Centers are open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trees become mulch after the holidays; the county says free mulch pickup starts in the spring. Sign up for a ready notice.
Where do I get mulch in Miami?
Miami-Dade Trash and Recycling Centers (county page does not say which ones give out the mulch)
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Christmas Tree Recycling - Miami-Dade Solid Waste ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026