Do you have any fall landscaping or gardening plans? Whether you are preparing a winter garden or adding an extra layer of mulch in anticipation of colder weather, the City of Folsom has several free, self-serve compost and mulch piles available for residents to use. Self-serve piles require residents to bring their own shovels and containers to load and transport compost.

Compost and mulch are available at two Folsom locations: behind City Hall at 50 Natoma Street and at the Hinkle Creek Nature Trail, next to Fire Station 36 at 9700 Oak Avenue Parkway. The city supplies the free compost on an ongoing basis.

The compost is made from yard trimmings and food waste collected throughout the region from residents, businesses, and apartment communities participating in curbside organics collection services. Bringing finished compost back into the community closes the loop on organics recycling.