Drop-off is free, and many sites also have free compost and mulch for residents to take.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗
What’s offered
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Mulch
FreeCompost
FreeWood chips
Not listedLeaf compost
Not listedLocation
Seven Ramsey County drop-off sites (Arden Hills, Battle Creek, Frank and Sims, Midway, Mounds View, Summit Hill, White Bear Township)
Hours & season
Hours vary by site; see the Ramsey County site details page.
Quick answers
Is mulch free in St. Paul?
Free: Mulch, Compost. Drop-off is free, and many sites also have free compost and mulch for residents to take.
Who can get free mulch or compost in St. Paul?
The sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents. Dump trailers and dump trucks are not allowed. Residents only.
When can I pick up mulch in St. Paul?
Hours vary by site; see the Ramsey County site details page.
Where do I get mulch in St. Paul?
Seven Ramsey County drop-off sites (Arden Hills, Battle Creek, Frank and Sims, Midway, Mounds View, Summit Hill, White Bear Township)
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Yard Waste and Backyard Composting, City of Saint Paul (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026