Brookhaven Town Offering Free Seedlings, Mulch To Mark Arbor Day

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Brookhaven officials will hold their annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway as part of the "Greening Brookhaven" initiative in the south parking lot of Town Hall in Farmingville.

It will run from 1 to 6 p.m.

The tree seedlings available for pick-up are Red Pine, American Hazelnut, Bear Oak, Hybrid Poplar, Wetland Rose, Bristly Locust, Sand Cherry, and Prairie Willow.

Residents will also be able to pick up their orders of discounted backyard composters and rain barrels at this event.

Orders must be placed by April 22 through the town's website at brookhaven.compostersale.com.

Mulch and compost are available in bulk only, so residents must bring shovels and containers to load them into their vehicles. All items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Residents of Brookhaven Town may also pick up free mulch and compost at the following Town facilities:

• Brookhaven Town Hall, South Parking Lot, One Independence Hill in Farmingville Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Percy Raynor Park, Route 347 and Belle Mead Road in South Setauket Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Rose Caracappa Center, 739 Route 25A in Mt. Sinai Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Brookhaven Landfill, 350 Horseblock Road in Brookhaven Hamlet Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.
• Manorville Compost Facility, Papermill Road in Manorville Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed for lunch from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Robert E. Reid, Sr. Recreation Center, Rte. 25A and Defense Hill Road in Shoreham Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mastic Complex (Keith Romaine Park), 300 Mastic Beach Road in Shirley
• Centereach Pool Complex, 286 Hawkins Road in Centereach. (Park closes at dusk)

Free mulch and compost are for residential use only.

Contractors interested in purchasing Town of Brookhaven mulch and compost should inquire about discounted rates at the Brookhaven Landfill or the Manorville Compost Facility.

For more information, call 631-451-TOWN, or visit www.BrookhavenNY.gov.