I generally don't give 5 stars for just one visit, but I suspect -- for what it is -- the Hamilton Ecological Facility may deserve it. Hamilton residents are able to get free mulch and compost (while supplies are available and last) at this no-nonsense facility. Drive in, and show your ID, and pull up to the giant mound and load up. That's all there is to it. I brought in a few empty cat litter buckets to fill with mulch, and now my garden beds look nice. I saw some folks with much larger garbage cans, and a few people with landscape bags -- it's all about what you can carry and load. The hours aren't great -- I think they close mid-day during the week, with one long day, Wednesdays, until 5:30, I believe. I don't think they have weekend hours. Be sure to call or check the township's website to find out more.
You can also unload your old TVs and electronics here, too.
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