Community Garden Compost

Free mulch & compost in Minneapolis, MN

City of Minneapolis Public Works - Solid Waste & Recycling · Some details are still being checked.

What’s free
Compost (free)

No-cost compost while allotment lasts (400 cu yd spring/summer, 200 cu yd fall); then $11 per cubic yard plus $120 per delivery.

Where
Delivered to community gardens

Delivery.

Who
Community gardens in Minneapolis only, by application. Residents only.
When
Deliveries May 1 to Nov 1; fall requests due third Friday in September.

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

Delivered to community gardens

Hours & season

Deliveries May 1 to Nov 1; fall requests due third Friday in September.

Limits

One delivery of up to 10 cubic yards per garden; not guaranteed.

Fees

ItemPrice
low-cost compost$11 per cubic yard
delivery$120 per delivery

Delivery

Delivery to the garden, no cost for no-cost allotment, else $120.

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Quick answers

Is mulch free in Minneapolis?

Free: Compost. No-cost compost while allotment lasts (400 cu yd spring/summer, 200 cu yd fall); then $11 per cubic yard plus $120 per delivery.

Who can get free mulch or compost in Minneapolis?

Community gardens in Minneapolis only, by application. Residents only.

When can I pick up mulch in Minneapolis?

Deliveries May 1 to Nov 1; fall requests due third Friday in September.

Where do I get mulch in Minneapolis?

Delivered to community gardens

Are there limits on mulch in Minneapolis?

One delivery of up to 10 cubic yards per garden; not guaranteed.

Sources

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

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