Compost and mulch · New South Wales

Hornsby Free Chipping Days and Free Mulch

Run by Hornsby Shire Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free chipping of branches and up to 4 cubic metres of free mulch per vehicle per visit
Who qualifies
Hornsby Shire residents
Where
Residents of Hornsby Shire.
Status
Open. Next chipping day 22 November 2026 (Galston)
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Bring garden prunings and branches to a Council chipping day to have them turned into mulch, and take home free mulch for your garden even if you bring nothing.

Requirements

  • Freshly cut branches up to 350mm diameter, thick end to the rear of the vehicle
  • No bagged green waste, dry timber, weeds, lawn clippings, small twigs, stumps, bamboo, palms, tree ferns or coral trees
  • Loads containing any weed species are turned away
  • Bring a shovel and bags, or Council can load a ute or trailer
  • Cover your load

How to apply

  1. 1Check Council's upcoming chipping days (e.g. Galston, 22 November 2026)
  2. 2Bring your branches and/or containers on the day
  3. 3Load up to 4 cubic metres of free mulch

Timing and deadlines

Regular chipping days through the year

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Hornsby Free Chipping Days and Free Mulch,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/hornsby-chipping-free-mulch

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