COLORADO NEWS

Here’s how to get free mulch or compost in Denver on May 4

May 3, 2024, 4:35 PM | Updated: May 6, 2024, 1:22 pm

If you’re doing some gardening or lawn work this weekend, the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a gift for you.

DOTI is hosting its annual mulch giveaway on Saturday, May 4, but this year they have added free compost too.

The giveaway is for Denver residents only and proof of residency will be required.

Dig-your-own mulch will be available while supplies last from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at two locations:

  • Denver Central Platte Campus, North Entrance
    • Enter through the campus gates at 2000 W. 3rd Ave., turn right at the stop sign and follow the signs for the mulch giveaway
    • Compost also available at this location
  • Havana Nursery
    • 10450 Smith Rd.
    • Freeloading service available for trucks and small, one-axle trailers

Be sure to bring your own supplies, like a rake or a shovel, as well as containers for loading mulch or a tarp to cover trucks and trailers.

A limited number of coupons for free compost are available. Those who wish to take some of the compost must register to receive a coupon, which can be done online. Coupons will not be given out onsite.

Those who sign up for the coupon should receive an electronic confirmation number from Solid Waste Management. Be sure to bring that confirmation number, along with a shovel, proof of residency and a five-gallon bucket. There is a limit of one five-gallon bucket of compost per resident.

Timed entry reservations open for Rocky Mountain National Park

Denver’s Water World named a top ten waterpark in America – When does it open?

Colorado News

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO - DECEMBER 04: Clemens Millauer of Team Austria competes in the Men's S...

Brailey Jones

Steamboat Sets Closing Date After Unseasonably Warm Winter

Steamboat Resort will close a week early this year, citing a mild winter. The resort announced Wednesday that it will end the season April 12, a week earlier than last […]

6 hours ago

(Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)...

Brailey Jones

Power outage triggers ground stop at Denver International Airport

UPDATE: As of 11:15am, DIA Social Media has posted that “Power has been restored and airport operations are beginning to resume. Please be patient as we return operations to normal. […]

7 hours ago

(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)...

Kathie J

Amazon Launches 1-Hour & 3-Hour Delivery

Amazon has started faster U.S. deliveries for a fee. The charge for a three-hour delivery is $4.99 for Prime members and $14.99 for non-members. The charge for a one-hour delivery […]

8 hours ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 02: Customers walk in the parking lot outside a Costco store on Decemb...

Brailey Jones

Costco Ready To Eat Meatloaf Recalled in 26 States

Costco has recalled a ready-to-eat meat loaf meal sold in 26 states and two territories due to possible salmonella contamination. The meal included a family-sized meat loaf, Yukon Gold mashed […]

1 day ago

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with ...

Brailey Jones

Breaking: Broncos Acquire WR Jaylen Waddle in Blockbuster Deal

After a slow start to NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Trade details Denver receives: Jaylen […]

1 day ago

Dancers perform in "The Empire Strips Back", a burlesque parody of Star Wars at the Marie-Bell gymn...

Shawn Patrick

There’s a ‘Star Wars’ themed burlesque show coming back to Denver

Love Star Wars? Love watching people dance around in scantly clad costumes? If yes, you're in luck next month.

2 days ago

Here’s how to get free mulch or compost in Denver on May 4