@clangfor ...
I live in the mountains. I've had to go out to friend's place to get my leaves for mulch or the the utility company's chipping pile for mulch material. There are no curbs or places to just pick up mulch material. Nor can you buy it up here.
It takes me 10 trips to bring back enough material to shred for my garden. I am getting a little long in years to do that kind of work. I love Frank's article about using hay/straw because it will be easier to get materials I need.
to Frank.
Smiles,
Lyn