Mulch available for purchase
The mulch created from diverted evergreen branches is available for purchase at the Waste Management Facility.

When can I buy mulch?
From May 2, 2022 until sold out, mulch can be purchased at the Waste Management Facility.
Bagged mulch is available:
- Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bulk mulch is sold out for 2022
What’s the price?
- Mulch is sold by volume
- $15 for approximately one cubic yard, loaded loose into the back of your truck - Bulk mulch is sold out for 2022
- $3 for a 19" X 30" bag
Why should I use mulch?
- It suppresses weeds
- It prevents soil erosion and compaction
- It controls soil temperature
- It enhances water infiltration and retention
- It improves soil structure
How do I use mulch?
Mulch is great for:
- Mature tree and shrub beds
Spread to depth of 10 – 20 cm, tapering to nothing as you get close to the trunk of the tree or base of the shrub.
- Established flower gardens
Spread to a depth of 10 – 15 cm.
- Pathways
Spread to a depth of 10 – 15 cm.
This mulch should not be used with plant seedlings. Mulch created from evergreen branches is acidic, and this can damage plant seedlings.
How do I know if mulch is sold out?
Note: Bulk mulch is sold out for 2022. Call us on the Blue Line at 403-340-BLUE (2583). We’ll be happy to answer this and other questions.