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# How to Request Free Compost or Mulch for a Street Tree
- URL: https://bklyner.com/how-to-request-free-compost-or-mulch-for-a-street-tree-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2012-07-12T12:16:22.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T22:31:01.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: DSNY, #API-Imported

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dpc_tree_pit_glenwood.jpg "Tree Pit on Glenwood Could Use Love")

Taking care of your street tree bed just got a little easier, thanks to the Department of Sanitation’s Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling. You can now [order free compost or mulch to improve the soil in street tree beds](http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/compost/req%5Fcompost-mulch-trees.shtml?ref=bklyner.com). Some details:

> Persons requesting DSNY compost or mulch must be able to **receive and physically unload the material** from a Department of Sanitation vehicle during the **weekday**. All trees receiving compost or mulch will display the official NYC Compost or Mulch tree bed sign.

There’s a form online [here](http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/compost/req%5Fcompost-mulch-trees.shtml?ref=bklyner.com) where you can give details about the space, upload photos, and place an order.

If you end up getting some compost and doing some planting before August 3, remember to enter it in the [Most Beautiful Tree Bed contest](/blog/green/enter-the-most-beautiful-tree-bed-contest).