Free Mulch for Madison Residents
Madison residents can scoop up to 30 gallons (or 6 five-gallon buckets) of mulch for free.
The mulch is available at two separate Streets Division locations.
Where is the free mulch?
Starting on July 14, 2025, free mulch will be available at the South Point drop-off site and the Sycamore dog park parking lot.
Sycamore Mulch Pile Location:
Free mulch is located in southwest corner of the Sycamore Dog Park parking lot.
South Point Mulch Pile Location:
Free mulch is located within the drop-off site area. It will only be available during drop-off site hours. Ask the attendant if you cannot find the pile.
Free mulch supply is limited
Mulch is not guaranteed to be available when you arrive.
Free mulch will be restocked as staffing allows.
We work to keep the free mulch stocked as much as we possibly can.
What happened to free mulch at Olin Avenue?
Free mulch was moved from Olin to Sycamore and South Point due to a construction project at the Olin Avenue site that will last until December 2025.
The project is make improvements to the site for a better central drop-off site in 2026.
While the project is ongoing, there will be a large number of trucks coming and going from the site during the day. For everyone's safety, the free mulch was moved to other spots.