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 Massachusetts we list 10 yard waste drop-off locations across 10 cities, with the most in Bedford, Bellingham, Concord, Framingham and Lexington. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Massachusetts

Town Of Concord Composting Site

📍Concord · Town Of Concord Composting Site, Walden St, Concord, MA 01773
📞+1 978-318-3240
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Nahant St Yardwaste Site

📍Wakefield · 250 Nahant St, Wakefield, MA 01880
📞+1 781-246-6301
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Framingham Yard Waste Drop Off

📍Framingham · 1-55 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702
📞+1 508-532-6001
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Lexington Compost Facility

📍Lexington · 60 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
📞+1 781-274-8300
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3 PM
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Valley Recycling

📍Northampton · 234 Easthampton Rd, Northampton, MA 01060
📞+1 413-587-4279
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:45 PM
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Bellingham Ma Recycling Center

📍Bellingham · 119 S Maple St, Bellingham, MA 02019
📞+1 508-966-5813
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Quincy Dpw Yard

📍Quincy · Quincy Dpw Yard, Quincy, MA 02169
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3 PM
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Bedford Compost Center

📍Bedford · 108 Carlisle Rd, Bedford, MA 01730
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Winter Street Composting And Recycling Facility

📍Norwood · 370 Winter St, Norwood, MA 02062
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Recycling Center

📍Lynn · 6-14 Commercial St, Lynn, MA 01905
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Massachusetts: 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 — Massachusetts

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

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Bedford (1), Bellingham (1), Concord (1), Framingham (1) and Lexington (1). In total we list 10 locations across 10 Massachusetts cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Massachusetts?

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