It’s “All You Can Chop!” at the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center.

Looking to stay warm by your fireplace or fire pit this winter? Then bring-your-own ax to Parks & Rec’s Organic Recycling Center in West Fairmount Park. There you’ll find a huge supply of trees to chop—in addition to compost, woodchips, and mulch.

You must chop your own firewood. Be sure to bring a chain saw, splitter, axe, or a hatchet to chop off as big a load as you need. There is a flat rate $15 convenience fee.

The wood includes storm debris and downed trees brought in by Parks & Rec’s tree crews.  

To pick up firewood, Philadelphia residents must: 

  1. Bring their own tools. A chain saw and splitter are recommended for cutting logs into firewood.
  2. Go to the public section of the center to pick up materials.
  3. Provide a driver’s license or photo ID to show proof of residency.
  4. Pay the flat rate $15 convenience fee.
  5. Complete a daily log-in sheet and waiver form.
  6. Select and load materials.
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, all visitors to the Recycling Center must wear masks. Visitors without masks will be denied service.
A pile of logs awaits chopping at the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center.
Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center
Address: 3850 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19131.  Get directions. 
Phone: (215) 685-0108

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Learn more about what's available at the Organic Recycling Center.
In addition to firewood, Philadelphia residents can get up to 30 gallons of free organic materials including screened leaf compost. wood chips, and mulch.