City Of Urbana Compost Facility

Recycling Center in Urbana, Ohio

📍 1261 Muzzy Rd, Urbana, OH 43078
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About This Location

The City of Urbana Compost Facility on Muzzy Rd is a yard-waste and mulch site, not a container-recycling center. It accepts leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks, holiday trees, prunings and chipped tree material. Grass and leaves are free; pickup-truck and trailer loads carry a modest fee.

What this location Accepts

✓ Leaves
✓ Grass clippings
✓ Brush
✓ Garden waste
✓ Tree trunks
✓ Holiday trees
✓ Prunings from trees or shrubs
✓ Recycled tree mulch / chipped tree material

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What they do not accept

✕ Trash and litter
✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Infectious waste
✕ Construction & demolition material
✕ Asbestos or waste containing asbestos
✕ Batteries
✕ Food waste
✕ Liquids
✕ Animal carcasses and animal waste
✕ Industrial or agricultural waste

Fees

  • Grass & leaves — Free
  • Pickup truck load — $8.00
  • Trailer (up to 12 ft) — $10.00
  • Single-axle stake-bed / dump — $20.00

Access & restrictions

Public, operated by the City of Urbana · Seasonal facility; 2026 season opens Monday, March 23. Customers must obtain a receipt from the on-duty attendant before using the compost/mulch facility.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Urbana Compost Facility accept?

Yard waste only: leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks, holiday trees, prunings and chipped tree/mulch material. It does not take trash, hazardous waste, construction debris, batteries, food waste or liquids.

How much does it cost?

Grass and leaves are free. A pickup-truck load is $8.00, a trailer up to 12 ft is $10.00, and a single-axle stake-bed or dump load is $20.00.

What are the hours?

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed Sundays and holidays, and the 2026 season opens Monday, March 23.

Do I need to check in?

Yes. Customers must obtain a receipt from the on-duty attendant before using the compost/mulch facility.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1261 Muzzy Rd, Urbana, OH 43078
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Website
urbanaohio.com
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City / State
Urbana, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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