Compost and mulch · Missouri

City of St. Louis Free Compost and Wood Chips Pickup

Run by City of St. Louis Division of Forestry

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free compost and wood chips; quantity per visit not published (compost sometimes limited)
Who qualifies
City of St. Louis residents.
Where
Residents of the City of St. Louis.
Status
Open. (availability not published; compost quantity sometimes limited)
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Pick up free compost and wood chips (mulch) from designated city sites for your yard.

Requirements

  • Bring your own tools (pitchfork, spade, rakes) and containers
  • Materials are delivered weekly to seven sites; Carondelet Park site hours Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7am-2pm, closed Sunday

How to apply

  1. 1Check the Locate Compost and Wood Chips Pick Up Sites list (Bell Garden, Soulard Community Garden, Geyer & Ohio, Chippewa & Oregon, Park & Dolman, Carondelet Park, Hickey Park)
  2. 2Go to a site with tools and containers and load your own
  3. 3Questions: Division of Forestry (314) 613-7200

Timing and deadlines

Immediate pickup; weekly deliveries

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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