Free compost giveaway events

Free mulch & compost in Seattle, WA

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What’s free
Compost (free)

Free bulk compost at community events.

Where
Not listed; call to confirm

Self-load: bring your own shovel and containers.

Who
Not listed; call to confirm
When
2026 events were Feb 28 (Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St), April 11 (Westcrest Park, 900 8th Ave SW) and May 9 (Thistle P-Patch, 42nd Ave S and S Thistle St), all 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What’s offered

“Not listed” means we couldn’t confirm it. Call to check.

Mulch

Not listed

Compost

Free

Wood chips

Not listed

Leaf compost

Not listed

Location

Not listed; call to confirm

Hours & season

2026 events were Feb 28 (Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St), April 11 (Westcrest Park, 900 8th Ave SW) and May 9 (Thistle P-Patch, 42nd Ave S and S Thistle St), all 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What to bring

A shovel and a container.

Giveaway events

Three community events in 2026; 2027 dates not posted

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Quick answers

Is mulch free in Seattle?

Free: Compost. Free bulk compost at community events.

When can I pick up mulch in Seattle?

2026 events were Feb 28 (Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St), April 11 (Westcrest Park, 900 8th Ave SW) and May 9 (Thistle P-Patch, 42nd Ave S and S Thistle St), all 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What should I bring for mulch in Seattle?

A shovel and a container.

Sources

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

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