Palmer Township Is Giving Away Free Mulch

Superstorm Sandy caused lots of destruction last October, and hundreds of area trees were damaged or destroyed in its wake, but for those that enjoy gardening, there may be a silver lining.


Superstorm Sandy left Palmer Township with a
super huge pile of mulch, which the municipality
is offering for free to anyone who wants some.
Image courtesy of Palmer Township.

Due to a large stockpile generated from the grinding of downed trees and branches, Palmer Township is offering the resulting mulch for free, according to an announcement on the municipality's website.

The township will also help takers load the free wood chips every Saturday and Sunday in April and May, from noon to 4 p.m.

Depending on how long the supply lasts, the mulch will also be offered from noon to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of June, July, August and September as well.

The offer of free mulch with loading is open to both residents and non-residents.

Pick up of free mulch is at the township's Berks Street Yard Waste Facility, located at the end of Berks Street, off of Freemansburg Avenue across from Suburban EMS.

In case of inclement weather or excessively soggy ground, some dates may be canceled, the  township notes.

For more information, click here or call the township at 610-253-7191.