Bartholomew County seniors get free mulch on March 18, 25

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Courtesy-Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management (BCSWM) district will host "Free Senior Mulch and Compost Loading" on the last two Wednesdays of this month.

Seniors can bring their truck or trailer on March 18 and 25, from 8 a.m. to noon, and receive one free scoop of either mulch or compost.

Go to the Yard Waste site at 720 S. Mapleton St., adjacent to the Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling Center, for your free scoop. Mulch and compost loading is reserved for Bartholomew County residents.

This event is not for businesses. Call 812-376-2614 for product pricing and details for businesses.

For more details, visit.bcswmd.com or the BCSWM social media avenues.

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