Windstorm Provides Free Mulch

On the last two Saturdays of the month, January 21^st and 28^th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the city of Monrovia will host a free mulch giveaway in , 620 S. Shamrock Ave, Monrovia, CA. Recent windstorms have generated a great deal of mulch from downed trees and limbs. The City of Monrovia is encouraging residents to help us keep this material out of landfills by using mulch locally.

The event is a joint effort by the cities of Monrovia and Arcadia to transform the fallen debris collected from the windstorms into mulch which can be used for landscaping planter areas, gardens and around trees to hold in soil moisture and protect tree roots. 

"The benefits of mulch are numerous as it prevents weed germination and growth, protects plants from drying out and stops soil erosion," said Ron Bow, Public Works Director for city, in a statement. The city of Arcadia provided staff and equipment for the mulching operation which chipped leaves and limbs into mulch product.

"By using the mulch locally we can keep this valuable resource out of landfills, which benefits not only our yards and gardens, but the environment as well," said Heather Maloney, Senior Management Analyst with the city of Monrovia’s Environmental Services, in a statement.  

Mulch will be placed out in Recreation Park next to the for residents to come pick up. Those wanting to participate should bring their own shovel, containers for transporting the mulch, gloves and safety goggles if need be. Residents are encouraged to take as much mulch as they need, but it is only available while supplies last.

For questions about this event, please contact the Monrovia Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575.

The preceding information was provided by the city of Monrovia.