Compost and mulch · Texas

San Marcos Soil Saver Rebate

Run by City of San Marcos

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Single-family: 50% of cost up to $50 for core aeration, up to $75 for compost, up to $75 for mulch
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
Existing single-family residential SMTXU water customers in good standing (commercial has separate higher caps).
Where
City of San Marcos Utilities water customers.
Status
Open. (first come, first served, subject to funds)
Type of payment
Bill credit
Official program page

What you do

Core aerate the lawn, top-dress with compost, or apply plant-based mulch to beds and trees.

Requirements

  • Core/plug aeration only
  • Compost: lawn top-dress 1/4-1/2 inch or beds 1-2 inches; mixes at least 50% compost
  • Mulch: plant-based only, not stone, fabric or rubber
  • Mark irrigation heads and valves before aerating
  • Itemized invoices with type and quantity, and photos of completed work
  • Pre-tax materials and labor only; first come, first served

How to apply

  1. 1Do or hire the work
  2. 2Within 30 days submit application, itemized receipts and photos by email to [email protected]
  3. 3Staff may inspect
  4. 4Credit applied to utility bill

Timing and deadlines

not published

Within 30 days of purchase or work completion

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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