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 Oregon we list 8 yard waste drop-off locations across 5 cities, with the most in Salem, Oregon City, Eugene, Portland and Sisters. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Oregon

Republic Services Metro South Transfer Station

📍Oregon City · 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045
📞+1 503-636-3011
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Valley Recycling & Disposal

📍Salem · Inc., 2515 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR 97304
📞+1 503-585-4300
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Rexius Retail And Yard Debris Recycling

📍Eugene · 150 OR-99, Eugene, OR 97402
📞+1 541-342-1835
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Sunderland Yard Recycling Facility

📍Portland · 9325 NE Sunderland Ave, Portland, OR 97211
📞+1 503-823-3500
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–2:30 PM
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Republic Services Capitol Recycling & Disposal Transfer Station

📍Salem · 3250 Deer Park Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317
📞+1 503-363-8890
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Metro South Transfer Station

📍Oregon City · 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045
📞+1 503-234-3000
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station

📍Salem · 3250 Deer Park Dr SE, Salem, OR 97310
📞+1 503-588-5169
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Deschutes County Solid Waste - Northwest Transfer Station & Recycling Center

📍Sisters · 68200 Fryrear Rd, Sisters, OR 97759
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Oregon: 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 — Oregon

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

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Salem (3), Oregon City (2), Eugene (1), Portland (1) and Sisters (1). In total we list 8 locations across 5 Oregon cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Oregon?

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