Compost is free for residents. Mulch and compost are free to NYC agencies and nonprofits, and bulk compost, mulch and woodchips are available at the Staten Island and Soundview compost facilities.
Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.
Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Official source ↗
What’s offered
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Mulch
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FreeWood chips
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Hours & season
Seasonal pick-up sites run April to September; sites and pop-up events are closed for the season and 2027 locations and schedules will be posted in spring.
Limits
Registration opens 2 weeks before each event.
What to bring
Your registration and an ID showing an NYC address.
Giveaway events
Seasonal pick-up sites (April to September) and pop-up community giveback events; none are scheduled right now.
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Quick answers
Is mulch free in New York?
Free: Compost. Compost is free for residents. Mulch and compost are free to NYC agencies and nonprofits, and bulk compost, mulch and woodchips are available at the Staten Island and Soundview compost facilities.
Who can get free mulch or compost in New York?
All NYC residents. Registration is required, with one registration per household and an ID with an NYC address. No businesses or commercial vehicles. Residents only. Bring ID.
When can I pick up mulch in New York?
Seasonal pick-up sites run April to September; sites and pop-up events are closed for the season and 2027 locations and schedules will be posted in spring.
What should I bring for mulch in New York?
Your registration and an ID showing an NYC address.
Are there limits on mulch in New York?
Registration opens 2 weeks before each event.
Sources
Last verified: Oct 10, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Compost Givebacks, NYC DSNY (archived copy saved 2026-10-10; original https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/what-we-do/programs/compost-givebacks.page) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026