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 Louisiana we list 3 yard waste drop-off locations across 3 cities, with the most in Amite City, New Orleans and Reserve. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Louisiana

Highway 16 Scrap Yard

📍Amite City · 24186 LA-16, Amite City, LA 70422
📞+1 985-747-1283
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Almonaster Salvage Yard

📍New Orleans · Inc., 7979 Almonaster Ave, New Orleans, LA 70126
📞+1 504-246-2563
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Northside Scrap Metal Yard

📍Reserve · 450 Terre Haute Rd, Reserve, LA 70084
📞+1 985-536-5686
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:30 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Louisiana: 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 — Louisiana

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

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Amite City (1), New Orleans (1) and Reserve (1). In total we list 3 locations across 3 Louisiana cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Louisiana?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Louisiana 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 Louisiana recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.