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Free mulch at City brush sites and Pinellas County Mulch Pickup Program

Free mulch & compost in St. Petersburg, FL

City of St. Petersburg Sanitation / Pinellas County Solid Waste

What’s free
Mulch (free)

The County says free mulch is available to Pinellas residents at 15 locations including the five City brush sites. The City page lists mulch products without prices.

Where
City brush site, 1000 62nd Ave NE (five city sites), 1000 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL

Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.

Who
City brush sites require proof of residency (driver's license, etc.) and are for properties paying a City sanitation charge. The County program offers free mulch to Pinellas County residents. Residents only. Bring ID.
When
City brush sites: 9am-5:30pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (3095 114th Ave N): Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-5pm, closed Sun. Year-round.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What’s offered

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

Mulch

Free

Compost

Not listed

Wood chips

Not listed

Leaf compost

Not listed

Location

City brush site, 1000 62nd Ave NE (five city sites), 1000 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL

Directions ↗Call 727-893-7398 (City) or 727-464-7500 (County)Official page ↗

Hours & season

City brush sites: 9am-5:30pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (3095 114th Ave N): Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-5pm, closed Sun. Year-round.

Limits

County page: take as much mulch as you need.

What to bring

A pitchfork, and a tarp or vehicle cover to secure truck or trailer loads (required by law).

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Quick answers

Is mulch free in St. Petersburg?

Free: Mulch. The County says free mulch is available to Pinellas residents at 15 locations including the five City brush sites. The City page lists mulch products without prices.

Who can get free mulch or compost in St. Petersburg?

City brush sites require proof of residency (driver's license, etc.) and are for properties paying a City sanitation charge. The County program offers free mulch to Pinellas County residents. Residents only. Bring ID.

When can I pick up mulch in St. Petersburg?

City brush sites: 9am-5:30pm, 7 days a week; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (3095 114th Ave N): Mon-Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-5pm, closed Sun. Year-round.

Where do I get mulch in St. Petersburg?

City brush site, 1000 62nd Ave NE (five city sites), 1000 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL

What should I bring for mulch in St. Petersburg?

A pitchfork, and a tarp or vehicle cover to secure truck or trailer loads (required by law).

Are there limits on mulch in St. Petersburg?

County page: take as much mulch as you need.

Sources

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

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