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About This Location

The Cheyenne Compost Facility at 3714 Windmill Road is operated by the City of Cheyenne Public Works department and accepts residential organic yard debris including limbs, brush, grass clippings, prunings, weeds, leaves, and manure. The facility also sells finished compost and mulch (sales stop at 4:30 PM). Hours shift seasonally: Tuesday through Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM year-round, plus Sunday drop-off only (no sales) from May 1 through September 30, 10 AM to 2 PM. The facility closes daily from 12:00 to 12:30 PM.

What Cheyenne Compost Facility Accepts

✓ Limbs and brush
✓ Tree trunks cut less than 6 ft long and under 10 in diameter
✓ Grass clippings
✓ Prunings and weeds
✓ Leaves
✓ Manure

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Colored mulch
✕ Stump grindings
✕ Root balls or roots
✕ Painted or treated lumber
✕ Railroad ties
✕ Loads mixed with trash
✕ Household trash or general recyclables

Yard waste and organics only. Colored mulch, stump grindings, root balls, painted or treated lumber, railroad ties, and loads mixed with trash are not accepted. No household trash or recyclables.

Fees

  • Credit/debit card payments — 2.5% convenience fee

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Facility closes daily 12:00-12:30 PM. Compost/mulch sales stop at 4:30 PM. Seasonal Sunday drop-off (no sales) May 1-Sep 30 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Compost/mulch pricing not published online — call (307) 632-5518 to confirm rates.

Programs & events

  • Compost & Mulch Sales — Finished compost and mulch available for purchase; sales stop at 4:30 PM daily. Pricing not published online.
  • Seasonal Sunday Drop-Off — Drop-off only (no sales) on Sundays May 1 through September 30, 10 AM to 2 PM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the Cheyenne Compost Facility?

Tuesday through Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM (closed daily 12:00-12:30 PM; compost and mulch sales end at 4:30 PM). Closed Mondays. Sunday drop-off only (no sales) from May 1 through September 30, 10 AM to 2 PM.

What yard waste does the Cheyenne Compost Facility accept?

Limbs and brush, tree trunks under 6 ft long and under 10 in diameter, grass clippings, prunings, weeds, leaves, and manure.

What is NOT accepted at the Cheyenne Compost Facility?

Colored mulch, stump grindings, root balls, painted or treated lumber, railroad ties, and any load mixed with trash are not accepted.

Can I buy compost or mulch at the Cheyenne Compost Facility?

Yes. Finished compost and mulch are available for purchase. Sales stop at 4:30 PM. Pricing is not published online — call (307) 632-5518 for current rates.

Is there a fee at the Cheyenne Compost Facility?

A 2.5% convenience fee is added to credit and debit card payments. Drop-off pricing for yard waste was not published online at time of verification.

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Contact & Location

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3714 Windmill Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82001
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City / State
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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