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Compost, Mulch, and Wood Chips for Landscaping
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Pricing and Pick-up Instructions

How to Purchase

A variety of specialized garden products are now available including compost, mulch and wood chips; a mix of wood chips and mulch; and bagged compost.

City of San Diego residents may self-load up to two cubic yards of compost or mulch for free with proof of residency. Mulch and compost loaded by Greenery staff and wood chips can be purchased at the Miramar Landfill fee booth located at the landfill's entrance. All Greenery products are priced by the cubic yard and include sales tax. One cubic yard is equal to the size of six 32-gallon trash cans.

Bagged Compost
Bagged compost is only available for purchase at the Miramar Recycling Center.

How to Pick Up Compost, Mulch and Wood Chips

Customers can pick up materials at the Miramar Greenery after showing their receipt. Those who paid for compost or wood chips will have their vehicle loaded by one of the Greenery equipment operators. Those who hand load mulch or compost need to provide their own tools such as a shovel, container and tarp. All vehicles must have their loads covered. It is advised to bring and wear a dust mask while loading and spreading the material.

All materials are available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited.

Please call the Miramar Landfill at (858) 492-6100 to confirm availability on a particular day.

Payment Information

  • Only cash and checks are accepted. No debit or credit cards.
  • Make checks payable to City Treasurer.
  • A penalty of $25 will be imposed on all returned checks.
  • Please request a receipt for your transaction.
  • For efficient transactions, large volume/tonnage customers can apply for Deferred Payment Account Services

Pricing Table

Material Type Pricing
Cubic
Yard(s)
San Diego Residents Non-San Diego Residents and Commercial Vendors
Compost
(Processed for
60+ days)
1/2" Compost 1-2 Free if self loaded $10 per cubic yard
$5 per cubic yard if loaded by Greenery staff
3-10 $10 per cubic yard
10+ (bulk rate) $5 per cubic yard
3/8" Compost 1-2 $12 per cubic yard
3-10 $12 per cubic yard
10+ (bulk rate) $6 per cubic yard
Bagged Compost 1.5 cubic FEET per bag $4 per bag Bagged compost is only available for purchase at the Miramar Recycling Center.
Mulch
(Processed for
15+ days)
2" Mulch 1 or more $4 per cubic yard
3" Mulch 1 or more $4 per cubic yard
4" Standard 1-2

Free if self-loaded

$3 per cubic yard
$3 per cubic yard if loaded by Greenery Staff
3 or more $3 per cubic yard
Wood Chips
(Ground-up pallets and clean, untreated wood)

Disclaimer:
Please note that once the dye is set on the colored wood chips it is "permanently adhered" to the colored wood chips. However, chemical solvents, for example pesticides, may dissolve the dye causing it to no longer be water soluble.

Wood Chips
Plain
1 or more $10 per cubic yard
Brown Chips
Colored wood chips
1 or more $18 per cubic yard
Red Chips
Colored wood chips
1 or more $18 per cubic yard
Colored Wood Chips and Mulch Mix
Red or Brown Wood Chips
1 or more Custom order for bulk purchases (minimum 250 cubic yards) only
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