Free wood chips in Frederick?

engineerbrian · Dec 22, 2013

I need to get my hands on 10 yards (+/-) of wood chips for various things around the yard and garden. I looked on line and didn't see any of the local tree companies advertising that they had wood chips for the taking, everyone I found was at least an hour away. Does anyone know of a tree company in Fred Co or northern Mo Co that gives them away?

CobraMike · Dec 22, 2013

I have about 50 contractor bags full of wood chips in the backyard. The previous owners had 3 kids and a small (30'x20') play area in the back. I don't have any kids and have other plans for that spot in the yard. Take as much as you want. Might not be what you are looking for, but if nothing pans out for you shoot me a PM.

salopez · Dec 22, 2013

I have plenty of wood chips at my yard in woodbine. Let me know if you want some.

engineerbrian · Dec 23, 2013

salopez said:
I have plenty of wood chips at my yard in woodbine. Let me know if you want some.

It looks like Cobra Mike lives a few minutes away from me, so i'm going to take what he has. If its not enough i'll shoot you a PM. :thumbsup:

gtodave · Dec 23, 2013

If you need more, contact Ferro's Tree Service in Mt Airy. He should be able to supply as much as you can haul.

kwjones · Dec 23, 2013

I'm doing the Back To Eden gardening method. I just called all the tree trimmers in the phone book and asked if they had a list I could be put on for wood chips. It's hit and miss, most of them will only deliver if they are in your area. I got about 20 yards last year and another 15 this year.

engineerbrian · Dec 23, 2013

kwjones said:
I'm doing the Back To Eden gardening method. I just called all the tree trimmers in the phone book and asked if they had a list I could be put on for wood chips. It's hit and miss, most of them will only deliver if they are in your area. I got about 20 yards last year and another 15 this year.

I guess I could google this, but since you brought it up what is it?

trailman · Dec 29, 2013

Most tree companies will only dump near where they trim. No one wants to pay someone gas or time to drive. Walkersville has a free mulch pile if that works for you.

t84a · Dec 29, 2013

The landfill used to give it away as well. Call them.

TTMD · Dec 30, 2013

trailman said:
Most tree companies will only dump near where they trim. No one wants to pay someone gas or time to drive. Walkersville has a free mulch pile if that works for you.

The Walkersville mulch pile at the regional park across from Glade Valley Elem School is a GREAT place to get as much mulch as you can haul, &/or to drop off your yard, bush, & tree trimmings. It's not the filtered shredded decorative hardwood mulch you pay $5+ a bag for at Lowes or Home Depot, but it is FREE.

omegared24 · Dec 30, 2013

t84a said:
The landfill used to give it away as well. Call them.

You have to be careful getting mulch/wood chips from the landfill. People will dump all kinds of weeds (and poison ivy) and it gets mixed up with the stuff they give away. You bring it home and next thing you know you have a mess on your hands in the spring.

TTMD · Dec 30, 2013

omegared24 said:
You have to be careful getting mulch/wood chips from the landfill. People will dump all kinds of weeds (and poison ivy) and it gets mixed up with the stuff they give away. You bring it home and next thing you know you have a mess on your hands in the spring.

That's true too. On the other hand I bought 20+ yds of supposedly screened topsoil from a prominent sod farm several years ago & I'm STILL trying to get rid of the darned Canada Thistle that came with it. Talk about your nasty weeds. Guess I figured out why they were selling that topsoil.

omegared24 · Dec 30, 2013

I hear you...you really need to make sure what your getting is good or it triples the workload.

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trailman · Dec 30, 2013

omegared24 said:
You have to be careful getting mulch/wood chips from the landfill. People will dump all kinds of weeds (and poison ivy) and it gets mixed up with the stuff they give away. You bring it home and next thing you know you have a mess on your hands in the spring.

fWIW the county landfill doesn't give it away anymore. They sell single and double ground mulch for 8 or 15 a ton. They QA it very well. Plus they sell compost "Revive" for 15 a ton. I know many a market gardener that swears by it. You can get the lab test sheets on it too.

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