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Treecycling free mulch chips

Free mulch & compost in Albuquerque, NM

City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department with Parks and Recreation and PNM · Some details are still being checked.

What’s free
Mulch, Wood chips (free)

Mulch chips are free while supplies last.

Where
Eagle Rock Convenience Center (6301 Eagle Rock NE); Ladera Golf Course (3401 Ladera NW); Montessa Park Convenience Center (3512 Los Picaros SE)

Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.

Who
Residents only; no commercial customers. Residents only.
When
Trees are accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the three sites; Montessa Park is closed Thursdays and Fridays. Annual after Christmas; the current page lists December 28, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

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

Free

Leaf compost

Not listed

Location

Eagle Rock Convenience Center (6301 Eagle Rock NE); Ladera Golf Course (3401 Ladera NW); Montessa Park Convenience Center (3512 Los Picaros SE)

Call 311 or 505-768-2000Official page ↗

Hours & season

Trees are accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the three sites; Montessa Park is closed Thursdays and Fridays. Annual after Christmas; the current page lists December 28, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

Limits

Five trees per resident for drop-off; mulch is free while supplies last.

What to bring

Live Christmas tree with bags, stands, decorations and lights removed; no artificial trees. The page does not say which site gives out mulch, so call first.

Giveaway events

Treecycling each year after Christmas; mulch chips free while supplies last.

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Quick answers

Is mulch free in Albuquerque?

Free: Mulch, Wood chips. Mulch chips are free while supplies last.

Who can get free mulch or compost in Albuquerque?

Residents only; no commercial customers. Residents only.

When can I pick up mulch in Albuquerque?

Trees are accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the three sites; Montessa Park is closed Thursdays and Fridays. Annual after Christmas; the current page lists December 28, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

Where do I get mulch in Albuquerque?

Eagle Rock Convenience Center (6301 Eagle Rock NE); Ladera Golf Course (3401 Ladera NW); Montessa Park Convenience Center (3512 Los Picaros SE)

What should I bring for mulch in Albuquerque?

Live Christmas tree with bags, stands, decorations and lights removed; no artificial trees. The page does not say which site gives out mulch, so call first.

Are there limits on mulch in Albuquerque?

Five trees per resident for drop-off; mulch is free while supplies last.

Sources

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

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