On December 1, Raleigh Transportation will start its first municipal mulch truck program. The program will deliver locally recycled mulch to city right-of-way landscapes. The goal is to support beautification and sustainability in Raleigh.
A three-person crew will operate the truck. The truck can mulch about 480 landscape beds per cycle. Each load holds 45 to 50 yards of mulch, which is spread using a 300-foot blower hose. City officials expect this process to improve the appearance of streets and neighborhoods.
The mulch comes from the City’s Yard Waste Center. It is made from plant material collected from residents and storm debris. City officials state that this method recycles resources, reduces weeds, conserves soil moisture, and helps prevent erosion…