Free for residents up to 30 gallons per visit; extra material is loaded by staff and charged, with a $15 minimum charge on purchases.
Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗
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Mulch
FreeCompost
FreeWood chips
FreeLeaf compost
FreeLocation
Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center, 3850 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Hours & season
April-October: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. November-March: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and City holidays.
Limits
Residents get up to 30 gallons of finished materials free per visit, once a day, up to two days a week. Materials are subject to availability.
What to bring
Your own containers and shovels. Sign the daily log-in sheet and waiver at the scale house. Pickup trucks park in the designated area and use carts to move material.
Fees
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| screened leaf compost | $50 per ton |
| single ground mulch / wood chips | $15 per ton |
| double ground mulch | $55 per ton |
| herbivore manure | $35 per ton |
| minimum purchase | $15 minimum charge |
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Quick answers
Is mulch free in Philadelphia?
Free: Mulch, Compost, Wood chips, Leaf compost. Free for residents up to 30 gallons per visit; extra material is loaded by staff and charged, with a $15 minimum charge on purchases.
Who can get free mulch or compost in Philadelphia?
Free for Philadelphia residents; businesses pay. Residents only.
When can I pick up mulch in Philadelphia?
April-October: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. November-March: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and City holidays.
Where do I get mulch in Philadelphia?
Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center, 3850 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
What should I bring for mulch in Philadelphia?
Your own containers and shovels. Sign the daily log-in sheet and waiver at the scale house. Pickup trucks park in the designated area and use carts to move material.
Are there limits on mulch in Philadelphia?
Residents get up to 30 gallons of finished materials free per visit, once a day, up to two days a week. Materials are subject to availability.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Get organic materials (WebFetch summary only; phila.gov blocks curl with 403) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Get or dispose of organic materials (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026