Springtime brings planting and planting brings a need for mulch. Once again, Boy Scout Troop 40 has you covered with all of your mulch needs.

 

Orders can be placed through April 30 at www.troop40bridgeport.org or by calling 1-855-427-8740 (1-855-4BT-TP40). 

 

Using sales during past years as a guide, the troop has ordered about three tractor trailer loads of mulch – hardwood, basic brown shredded and dyed varieties in red, black and brown.

 

Each bag consists of two cubic feet of mulch. Three bags of regular hardwood sell for $10 and three bags of enhanced mulch sell for $12.  A 60-count pallet of hardwood sells for $225 and a pallet of enhanced mulch sells for $270.

 

The cost includes free local delivery, Householder said. Not only does the troop deliver, but the scouts and adult volunteers will place the bags where desired and – for an added fee – will even spread it, she said.

 

Once this year’s mulch sale is completed, Bridgeport Boy Scout Troop 40 will have provided the service to the Bridgeport community for 12 years.

 

“Mulch is something everyone needs and Bridgeport always supports its youth," said Louisa Householder, scout volunteer and wife of Scout Master Troy Householder. "And price-wise, we’re pretty much in line, but we think our free delivery really makes our sale popular." 

Proceeds from the sale are used to provide scholarships for scouts to attend high adventure and summer camps.

 

“We pay a portion of every scout’s summer camp fee and we also have college scholarships for Eagle scouts. We also use it for equipment for the troop, so it’s put to good use. It takes a lot to run a troop,” Householder said.