Mulch from recycled Christmas trees is free while supplies last.
Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗
What’s offered
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Mulch
FreeCompost
FreeWood chips
Not listedLeaf compost
Not listedLocation
Pittsburgh Zoo Overflow Parking Lot, 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Hours & season
From 7 a.m. while supplies last (2025 event). Annual spring event. The city's 2025 notice set it for Saturday, April 26, 2025; no 2026-27 notice was read from an official page.
What to bring
Your own buckets, gloves and shovels.
Giveaway events
Annual spring giveaway; the city's own 2026 news page was blocked (403) so 2026 dates are unconfirmed here.
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Quick answers
Is mulch free in Pittsburgh?
Free: Mulch, Compost. Mulch from recycled Christmas trees is free while supplies last.
Who can get free mulch or compost in Pittsburgh?
Free to city residents, per the 2025 city notice. Residents only.
When can I pick up mulch in Pittsburgh?
From 7 a.m. while supplies last (2025 event). Annual spring event. The city's 2025 notice set it for Saturday, April 26, 2025; no 2026-27 notice was read from an official page.
Where do I get mulch in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh Zoo Overflow Parking Lot, 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
What should I bring for mulch in Pittsburgh?
Your own buckets, gloves and shovels.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION AND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE MULCH GIVEAWAY (Apr 7, 2025) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026