Compost and mulch giveaway events

Published on August 05, 2024

Does your soil need more nutrients to create a lavish garden? Do you need mulch to reduce the amount of weeds growing and to maintain soil moisture?

The City is piloting a new program to provide residents free compost and mulch at Bedwell Bayfront Park starting Aug. 9. Please note there is ongoing construction at the entrance of the park on weekdays. Compost and mulch will be replenished every other Friday until November. No appointment is necessary.

The event is self-serve so please bring your own shovels, gloves and containers to fill.

Compost benefits

Everyone in San Mateo County is required to place all food and plant material into their green bin. The food scraps and yard trimmings are made into compost, which is used to enrich the soil of gardens and parks. Composting also reduces greenhouse gases, which is a great way to fight climate change! California passed state law SB1383, which made sorting food and plants into the green bin mandatory for everyone.