Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Indiana we list 11 yard waste drop-off locations across 11 cities, with the most in 18Th St Logansport, Ashley, Co Rd 36A Auburn, Danville and Fort Wayne. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Indiana

C L C Organics

📍Noblesville · 18377 Deshane Ave, Noblesville, IN 46060
📞+1 317-776-2909
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Greencycle Of Indiana - Mt Comfort

📍Greenfield · 2801 N 600 W, Greenfield, IN 46140
📞+1 317-981-3770
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Paul's Auto Yard

📍Fort Wayne · 2901 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
📞+1 260-444-3285
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Dekalb County Yard Waste Compost Lot

📍Co Rd 36A Auburn · 2318 Co Rd 36A, Auburn, IN 46706
📞+1 800-777-5462
🕐Today: 8 AM–7 PM
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Paul's Auto Yard

📍18Th St Logansport · 1834 18th St, Logansport, IN 46947
📞+1 574-753-3644
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:15 PM
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Republic Services Circle City Recycling And Transfer Station

📍Southeastern Ave Indianapolis · 3617 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
📞+1 317-917-7300
🕐Today: 6 AM–4:30 PM
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Greencycle Of Indiana - Danville

📍Danville · 494 South County Rd 200 E, Danville, IN 46122
📞+1 317-745-2000
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Quincy Recycle

📍Summit St New Haven · 2210 Summit St, New Haven, IN 46774
📞+1 260-748-2560
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Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District

📍Ashley · 2320 W 800 S, Ashley, IN 46705
📞+1 260-587-3063
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Grant County Recycling Center

📍Gas City · 3939 S Garthwaite Rd, Gas City, IN 46933
📞+1 765-677-6044
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Johnson County Recycling Center

📍Franklin · 2250 Graham Rd, Franklin, IN 46131
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Recycling Yard Waste in Indiana: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Indiana

Which Indiana cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in 18Th St Logansport (1), Ashley (1), Co Rd 36A Auburn (1), Danville (1) and Fort Wayne (1). In total we list 11 locations across 11 Indiana cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Indiana?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Indiana directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Indiana recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.