Free Mulch Fridays Return for Spring in Wilmington’s Legion Stadium Overflow Lot

Wilmington’s free mulch giveaway program has returned for the spring season, offering residents access to wood chips generated from the city’s urban forestry operations.

The program, known as Free Mulch Fridays, takes place each Friday in the overflow lot at Legion Stadium in Wilmington. Residents are invited to pick up mulch between 8 a.m. And 2:30 p.m. On a first-come, first-served basis.

According to the City of Wilmington’s official events directory, the mulch giveaway program distributes excess wood chips from tree maintenance and removal projects across the city. The events are scheduled for the last Friday of each month, though the current spring series appears to be running weekly.

Commercial vehicles are not permitted to participate in the program, which is intended solely for residential use. The city emphasizes that mulch is available only while supplies last.

Residents interested in the program can contact the Parks and Forestry office at 910-341-7852 for more information. The initiative supports both community gardening needs and the city’s efforts to repurpose organic waste from public tree care.

The return of Free Mulch Fridays was announced through multiple city communication channels, including social media posts from the City of Wilmington’s official accounts encouraging residents to spread the word and visit the Legion Stadium overflow lot.