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This always seems to be the question! Everyone has their preference. Volume The State Department of Weights and Measures regularly inspects mulch bagging operations, therefore the volume of mulch must be within 5% of what is stated on the bag. Bulk mulch is not regulated by the Weights and Measures Department, therefore the volume you receive is determined by the equipment operator and is based on judgment. The volume of bulk will sometimes appear to be more than the same volume in bags, but it’s not. It appears that way because bagged mulch compresses from the bagging and palletizing process. Where as, bulk mulch is frequently fluffed from repeated handling.   Distribution Throwing a few bags into a wheelbarrow is faster and easier than shoveling bulk. There is a tendency to spread mulch thicker and use more when you dump bulk from a wheelbarrow. Distributing mulch from a bag is less of a mess and more efficient. Using bags allows you to spread the work out over a few days. By using bulk, you’ll want to finish the job in a timely manner if you wish to park in the garage. Cost First... The value of your time. Bulk can be less expensive, however it takes more time to apply. Second... Accuracy! The size of scoops (or buckets) used for loading bulk mulch vary, as do the equipment operators. Some suppliers sell bulk mulch by the bucket. Therefore, the volume can vary greatly and the value is uncertain. Ohio Mulch spends many weeks training bulk loading personnel to improve accuracy. In addition, all of our locations have the same equipment and bucket size. Though a lot of time and effort is spent on accurate bulk loading, bags are still more accurate. The bottom line... simply see which one works best for you.