Municipal Mulch Yard

History

What began a simple idea to keep valuable material from going to the landfill has grown into a program that provides hundreds of tons of mulch every year for Long Beach residents to use in their landscapes and gardens.

Specialties

Every year the City of Long Beach produces an average of 12,000 tons of green waste from standard tree trimming maintenance. The City works to keep this resource from going to landfills by placing mulch on vacant property owned by the City. Every year, Operation Mulch-A-Lot places 6,000 tons of mulch on vacant City lots, with an additional 600 tons annually being delivered to Long Beach residents through our FREE Pickup and Delivery Programs. Mulch Pickup The Mulch Yard is located at 2702 California Ave (on California, between Willow and Spring). Mulch Delivery To request a delivery please submit an application through our website. Mulch from City tree trimming operations offers a number of landscaping advantages including weed reduction, added nutrients, soil temperature moderation, water retention, improved soil structure, beautification, and improved root systems. We recommend the mulch be used as ground cover, at least 2