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Free mulch/compost York area??

17 years ago

I reside in an area north of York, PA. Several years ago the county decided to discontinue the free mulch/compost program that they had. As a result, my free source of mulch evaporated with it. With the various flowers beds and ornamental grasses I have on the property, I can't afford to pay the cost of buying the mulch to cover the areas I need to do. Is anyone aware of a source of free mulch in the area? Thanks in advance!

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julie_in_york
17 years ago
York township offers free mulch.
shel4
Original Author
17 years ago
Julie--thanks for the tip! Where abouts is the site where the mulch is available and is there any specified times when can go get it? Thanks again!
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julie_in_york
17 years ago
It's on Oak Road. Going south on Queen St., go through Spry and make a left at Campbell's Music store. Continue on Oak Rd. The township buildings are on the right. You can pick it up any time.
kc6mlm_yahoo_com
15 years ago
Does anyone know how I can get 22 pine trees that were cut down chipped up or hauled away for free? Thanks in advance.
Sweet Czz
5 years ago
Mulch only no soil like in Lancas%er FYI in case anyone is

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