Compost and mulch · Alberta
Calgary Free Mulch at East Calgary Landfill
Run by City of Calgary (Waste & Recycling Services)
- What you get
- Free wood chip mulch, no limit
- Who qualifies
- Residential customers only.
- Where
- Residential customers of Calgary's landfills.
- Status
- Open. Available year-round while the landfill is open.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Pick up free wood chip mulch from chipped yard waste branches at the East Calgary Landfill for your yard and garden.
Requirements
- Load it yourself; bring a shovel, tarps and containers
- Landfill fees apply to any garbage you bring
- Mulch is unscreened and acidic
How to apply
- 1Go to the East Calgary landfill during opening hours; no appointment needed
Sources
- https://www.calgary.ca/waste/residential/free-mulch.html (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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