Free Mulch Available At Selected Locations Around the county

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Contact: Rick Dimont, 301-840-2774
For Immediate Release: January 29, 1999

FREE MULCH AVAILABLE
AT SELECTED LOCATIONS
AROUND THE COUNTY

Due to the extraordinary amount of debris generated by the recent ice storm, coupled with the seasonal collection of Christmas trees, the County's Division of Solid Waste Services has processed more than 4,000 cubic yards of mulch in recent weeks.

Residents are reminded that they may obtain free mulch from six sites around the county. The mulch may be used for ground cover and for plants with mature (two years and older) root systems such as bushes, shrubs and trees. It is not recommended for ornamental plants such as roses and tulips, unless it is composted/aged for at least six months.

Mulch may be collected at the following Neighborhood Preserves during the hours listed:

Watkins Mill H.S., 10301 Apple Ridge Rd., Gaithersburg - daylight hours (parking lot)
Quince Orchard H.S., 15800 Quince Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg - daylight hours (rear of temporary classrooms)
Montgomery Blair H.S., University Blvd & Colesville Rd., Silver Spring - daylight hours (enter parking lot near stadium off University Blvd)
E.E. Halmos Park, Poolesville - daylight hours (use Bodmer Ave. entrance)
Cabin John Indoor Tennis Courts - Democracy Blvd. Past Montgomery Mall, Bethesda - daylight hours (parking lot)
Montgomery County Recycling Center - Rt. 355 & Shady Grove Rd. - Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (enter from Rt. 355; make last right before reaching Public Unloading ramp)

For more information about picking up free mulch, call 301-217-2770, or the Recycling Hotline at 301-590-0046 (weekdays, 1-4 p.m.).

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