Denver Gives Away Free Mulch To Residents

Ever wonder what happens to all those Christmas trees or fallen leaves you leave out for recycling collection? They’re turned into mulch and compost. This year, Denver residents only can get their hands on FREE mulch on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last) during the annual Mulch Giveaway.

Mulch Info

Dig-your-own FREE mulch sites will be set up at:

The Cherry Creek Transfer Station 7301 E. Jewell Ave (E. Jewell Ave. & S. Quebec St.)

• Dig-your-own mulch ONLY

Havana Nursery 10450 Smith Rd. (N. Havana & E. Smith Rd.)

• Free mulch loader service for trucks and small, one axle trailers.
• Dig-your-own mulch

Denver Central Platte Campus

• Dig-your-own mulch 2000 W. 3rd Ave. (Tejon St. & Umatilla St.)
• Compost Giveaway 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (W. Bayaud Ave. & S. Navajo St.)

Sloans Lake Park North Parking Lot (N. Yates St. & W.Byron Pl.)

• Dig-your-own mulch ONLY

Mulch is available on a first-come-first-served basis, no registration required.

Reminders:

• Please bring your own shovel and bags or containers for loading mulch into your vehicle.
• Bring a tarp to cover your truck or trailer.
• Due to limited quantities, Denver residents only.
• Commercial vehicles are prohibited from taking or selling the City’s mulch or compost.

For details, call 720-913-1311.

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