With spring around the corner, many are thinking about gardening and making their yards look good. Brookhaven Town has them covered.
Starting March 15, residents can pick up free double-grind mulch/wood chips at locations throughout the town, according to an announcement from Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle.
“On Long Island, we have a sandy soil structure that allows water and fertilizers to drain down into the water table and run off into our surrounding waterways,” LaValle said. “Using compost and mulch in your garden or landscape is a great way to improve soil structure and continuously provide nutrients to growing plants. Compost and mulch also retain moisture, allowing plants to better endure hot and dry weather.”
* Residents can pick up the material at:
* Brookhaven Landfill, Yaphank
* Brookhaven Town Hall (South Lot), Farmingville
* Centereach Pool Complex
* Holtsville Ecology Center
* Manorville Compost Facility
* Mastic Athletic Complex (Keith Romaine Park)
* Percy Raynor Park, Centereach
* Robert E. Reid Sr. Recreation Center (Shoreham BMX Bike Track)
* Rose Caracappa Center, Mt. Sinai