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Products, Pricing and Pickup Information

Products Offered

Due to equipment issues, we don’t expect to have dyed materials for the next few months.
Please check back in February/March 2025.

How to Purchase

Specialized garden products are now available at the Miramar Greenery including a variety of compost, mulch and wood chip products.

City of San Diego residents may self-load up to two cubic yards of compost or mulch for free with proof of residency. There is a charge for this product if Greenery staff loads the compost or mulch. There is also a charge for wood chips.

Fees must be paid at the Miramar Landfill fee booth located at the landfill's entrance. Please note: Pricing is subject to change. Prices shown on this webpage are current. Documents with old prices will not be honored.

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.

How to Pick Up Compost, Mulch, and Wood Chips

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

Please call the Miramar Landfill at 858-694-7000 to confirm availability on a particular day.

Payment Information

  • RESIDENTS: The Miramar Landfill and Greenery accepts checks and credit card transactions. 
  • CURRENT CUSTOMERS: Current customers that maintain accounts, including franchise haulers, city forces and the US Navy, will still be able to conduct business at the landfill and greenery. 
  • Pricing is subject to change. Prices shown on this webpage are current. Documents with old prices will not be honored.

Products Pricing Table

Material TypeDescriptionPrice/Cubic Yard (incl. tax & loading)
City Resident Self-Loading Compost/4" MulchUp to 2 cubic yardFREE
1/2" Compost10-week processing of yard waste and food waste, screened to 1/2"$12
4"Mulch2-week processing of yard waste only$5
2" Mulch - NEW ITEM!2-week processing of brush and branches (no curbside material)$12
Coarse Chips (2"Compost Overs)
(some plastic contamination)
10-week processing of yard waste & food waste, screen to 1/2" - 2"$5
Natural Wood ChipsLogs ground to 2" - 4" and screened to remove fines$24
Natural 1/2" FinesLogs ground and screened to 1/2"$24
Plain Wood ChipsDimensional lumber ground to 2"- 4"$24

Colored Wood Chips:

Available Colors: Red & Brown

Dimensional lumber ground to 2" - 4" and colored with non-toxic dye$34

Bulk Product Table

(Call for pricing)

Material TypeDescription
2" Green Grind MulchSpecial brush only yard waste mix - only available to bulk customers
3" Green Grind MulchSpecial brush only yard waste mix - only available to bulk customers
3/8" Compost10 week processing of yard waste and food waste, screened to 3/8"
Colored Wood Chips & Mulch Mix50/50 mix of colored wood chips and 4"mulch
Colored Wood ChipsDimensional lumber ground to 2" - 4"and colored with non-toxic dye. Green & other custom colors available.

For additional information, call the Miramar Recycling Center at 858-694-7000.