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Free mulch and wood chips
Places where residents can pick up mulch or wood chips at no charge, usually self-loaded and while supplies last. 69 listed sites in 28 states.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
Arizona
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Cinder Lake Landfill – green waste
6770 E. Landfill Road, Flagstaff, AZ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (last load 4:15 PM); Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (last load 3:45 PM); closed Sunday and city holidays
Source: City of Flagstaff – Cinder Lake Landfill Fee Schedules · checked 2026-11-09
Arkansas
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Bentonville Compost Facility
2000 NW A Street, Bentonville, AR
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: City of Bentonville – Yard Waste / Compost Facility · checked 2026-11-09
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Pulaski County Mulch Giveaway
3403 W. 33rd Street, Little Rock, AR
Hours: Giveaway days typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (confirm each event posting)
Source: Pulaski County – Free Mulch Giveaway · checked 2026-11-09
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Searcy Compost Center
1840 N. Main, Searcy, AR
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Source: City of Searcy – Searcy Compost Center · checked 2026-11-09
California
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OC Waste & Recycling Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill)
1942 North Valencia Avenue, Brea, CA
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–3:00 PM by appointment
Source: OC Waste & Recycling – Compost and Mulch · checked 2026-11-09
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OC Waste & Recycling Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill)
11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine, CA
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–3:00 PM by appointment (a county fact sheet says 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Source: OC Waste & Recycling – Compost and Mulch · checked 2026-11-09
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – East Los Angeles
2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – Elysian Valley
3000 Gilroy Street, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – Griffith Park
Across from 5400 Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Weekdays 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – Lincoln Heights
1903 Humboldt Street, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – West Los Angeles
6001 Bowcroft Street, Los Angeles, CA
Hours: Weekdays 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – North Hollywood
Vineland Avenue & W. Chandler Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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Miramar Greenery
5180 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (self-tipping loads until 4:30 PM)
Source: City of San Diego – Miramar Greenery Products, Pricing and Pickup · checked 2026-11-05
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OC Waste & Recycling Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill)
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM by appointment
Source: OC Waste & Recycling – Compost and Mulch · checked 2026-11-09
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – San Pedro
1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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SMaRT Station – free compost and mulch for Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto residents
301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA
Hours: Seven days a week (check station hours)
Source: City of Mountain View Public Works – Composting · checked 2026-11-06
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – Lopez Canyon Environmental Center
11950 Lopez Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
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LA Sanitation Free Mulch – Van Nuys
15800 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA
Hours: Weekdays 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Source: LA Sanitation & Environment – Free Mulch and TOPGRO Compost · checked 2026-11-05
Colorado
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Denver Mulch and Compost Giveaway – Central Platte Campus
1271 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO
Source: City and County of Denver – Compost Giveaway · checked 2026-11-05
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Longmont Recycling Center – yard waste and free mulch
140 Martin St., Longmont, CO
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: City of Longmont – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
Connecticut
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Wethersfield Transfer Station – leaves and brush
100 Marsh Street, Wethersfield, CT
Source: Town of Wethersfield – Transfer Station · checked 2026-11-09
Florida
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Hillsborough County South County Solid Waste Facility
13000 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton, FL
Hours: Mulch pickup Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Source: Hillsborough County – Free Mulch Pickup · checked 2026-11-05
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Hillsborough County Northwest County Solid Waste Facility
8001 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL
Hours: Mulch pickup Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Source: Hillsborough County – Free Mulch Pickup · checked 2026-11-05
Illinois
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Chicago Bureau of Forestry Free Mulch – East 103rd Street
900 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–2:00 PM, while supplies last
Source: City of Chicago Streets & Sanitation – Bureau of Forestry Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-05
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Chicago Bureau of Forestry Free Mulch – O'Hare (West Foster)
9909 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–2:00 PM, while supplies last
Source: City of Chicago Streets & Sanitation – Bureau of Forestry Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-05
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Chicago Bureau of Forestry Free Mulch – South Ashland
2342 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–2:00 PM, while supplies last
Source: City of Chicago Streets & Sanitation – Bureau of Forestry Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-05
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Hoffman Estates Public Works – Free Wood Chips
2405 Pembroke Avenue, Hoffman Estates, IL
Hours: Weekdays after 3:00 PM; any time on weekends
Source: Village of Hoffman Estates – Forestry · checked 2026-11-05
Indiana
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Lawrence County Solid Waste Compost Facility
274 County Complex Road, Bedford, IN
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:15 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–1:15 PM; Sun closed.
Source: Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District – Compost Facility Location & Hours · checked 2026-11-09
Iowa
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Solid Waste Agency compost and yard waste site (Cedar Rapids)
2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–noon.
Source: Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency – Compost & Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-09
Kansas
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Derby Chip Site
2801 E. James, Derby, KS
Hours: Winter (Nov–Mar): Mon, Wed and Fri 7:15 AM–3:45 PM and first Saturday of the month 8 AM–noon. Summer (Apr–Oct): Mon–Fri 7:15 AM–3:45 PM and Saturdays 8 AM–noon.
Source: City of Derby – Chip Site · checked 2026-11-09
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Emporia Transfer Station – tree limbs and brush
3100 W. South Avenue, Emporia, KS
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 1:00–5:00 PM. Closed major holidays.
Source: City of Emporia – Transfer Station · checked 2026-11-09
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Wyandotte County Recycling & Yard Waste Center
3241 Park Drive, Kansas City, KS
Source: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS – Solid Waste Management · checked 2026-11-09
Maryland
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Harford Mulch & Compost Facility
3139 Scarboro Road, Street, MD
Hours: Mon–Sat 7 AM–3 PM.
Source: Harford County – Yard Trim Drop-Off Sites · checked 2026-11-09
Massachusetts
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Concord Compost Site
755 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Hours: Wed 3:00–6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (April to mid-December, weather permitting)
Source: Town of Concord, MA – Yard Waste Recycling · checked 2026-11-05
Michigan
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City of Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop-Off
2001 Butterworth Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Hours: Apr–mid-Dec: Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; winter: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed some holidays
Source: City of Grand Rapids – Yard Waste Services · checked 2026-11-05
Minnesota
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Moorhead City Compost Site
1800 HWY 75 N, Moorhead, MN
Hours: Seasonal (mid-April to the Saturday before Thanksgiving): Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:15 PM; Sat 8–11:45 AM.
Source: City of Moorhead – Yard Waste and Brush · checked 2026-11-09
Missouri
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Columbia Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-off Center
Rock Quarry Road at Capen Park, Columbia, MO
Hours: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
Source: City of Columbia – Yard Waste Drop-off Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Columbia Parkside Drive Yard Waste Drop-off Center
Parkside Drive, Columbia, MO
Hours: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
Source: City of Columbia – Yard Waste Drop-off Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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KCMO Leaf and Brush Drop-Off – North Chouteau Trafficway
1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri – Leaf & Brush · checked 2026-11-05
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KCMO Leaf and Brush Drop-Off – North Main Street
11660 N. Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (plus Saturdays per the city's current schedule)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri – Leaf & Brush · checked 2026-11-05
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KCMO Leaf and Brush Drop-Off – Raytown Road
10301 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (city release lists Saturdays only — confirm)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri – Leaf & Brush · checked 2026-11-05
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KCMO Leaf and Brush Drop-Off – US-40 Highway
7700 E. US-40 Highway, Kansas City, MO
Hours: Saturdays only
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri – Leaf & Brush · checked 2026-11-05
Nevada
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Henderson Holiday Tree Mulch – Acacia Park (Acacia Demonstration Gardens)
Acacia Park, Henderson, NV
Source: City of Henderson – Christmas Tree Recycling · checked 2026-11-05
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Henderson Holiday Tree Mulch – Pecos Legacy Park
Pecos Legacy Park, Henderson, NV
Source: City of Henderson – Christmas Tree Recycling · checked 2026-11-05
New Jersey
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Lacey Township Recycling Center – brush and leaves
818 W Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:15 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–3:45 PM; closed municipal holidays.
Source: Lacey Township – Recycling Center Information · checked 2026-11-09
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Lawrence Township Joseph H. Maher Jr. Ecological Center
3701 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM; Sat 7:30 AM–2:30 PM (April–November); closed Sundays and township holidays.
Source: Lawrence Township – Ecological Center · checked 2026-11-09
New York
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City of Albany Compost Facility (Rapp Road)
One Richard J. Conners Blvd., Albany, NY
Source: Albany Recycles – Rapp Road Waste Management Facility · checked 2026-11-09
North Carolina
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Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center
140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste – Recycling and Disposal Centers · checked 2026-11-05
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Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center
17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste – Recycling and Disposal Centers · checked 2026-11-05
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Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center
8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste – Recycling and Disposal Centers · checked 2026-11-05
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Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center
12300 N. Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: Mecklenburg County Solid Waste – Recycling and Disposal Centers · checked 2026-11-05
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Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility
180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall, NC
Source: City of Winston-Salem – Yard Waste Facilities · checked 2026-11-09
North Dakota
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Bismarck Landfill – Free Wood Chips and Compost
2111 North 52nd Street, Bismarck, ND
Hours: Mon–Sat 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Source: City of Bismarck – Compost and Wood Chips · checked 2026-11-05
Oklahoma
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City of Tulsa Mulch Site
2100 N. 145th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK
Hours: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed Wednesdays; Sundays residents only; closed city holidays
Source: City of Tulsa – Mulch Site · checked 2026-11-05
Pennsylvania
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Carlisle Borough Compost Facility
Post Road, Carlisle, PA
Hours: Fall 2026 (Sep 2–Dec 12): Wed 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Thu and Sat 7 AM–3:30 PM. Typically open late March through December.
Source: Borough of Carlisle – Compost Facility · checked 2026-11-09
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Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center
3850 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–2:30 PM; closed weekends (2025 price sheet)
Source: City of Philadelphia – Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center rates (2025) · checked 2026-11-09
South Carolina
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Greenville County Twin Chimneys Landfill – yard debris and free mulch
11075 Augusta Rd., Honea Path, SC
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM.
Source: Greenville County Solid Waste – Residential Waste and Recycling Centers · checked 2026-11-09
Tennessee
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Chattanooga Wood Recycling Center
4063 North Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga, TN
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 AM–3:50 PM (last vehicle 3:50 PM); closed listed holidays.
Source: City of Chattanooga – Wood Recycling Center · checked 2026-11-09
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Murfreesboro Mulch Facility
4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro, TN
Source: Rutherford County Solid Waste – Recycling · checked 2026-11-09
Texas
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Round Rock Brush Recycling Center
310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Sunday
Source: City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation – Forestry Division · checked 2026-11-09
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San Antonio Bitters Brush Recycling Center
1800 Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, TX
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed Sundays and holidays
Source: City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management – Brush Recycling Centers · checked 2026-11-05
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San Marcos Monthly Brush Drop-Off – River Road
750 River Road, San Marcos, TX
Hours: Second Saturday of each month, 8 AM–1 PM (2026 dates: Nov 14, Dec 12), weather permitting.
Source: City of San Marcos – Monthly Brush Drop-Off Event · checked 2026-11-09
Virginia
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Arlington County Earth Products Yard – free mulch
4300 29th St. S., Arlington, VA
Source: Arlington County – Mulch · checked 2026-11-09
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Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station
4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA
Hours: Residential: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PM; closed Wednesday
Source: Fairfax County Public Works and Environmental Services · checked 2026-11-05
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Henrico County Springfield Road Public Use Area (West End)
10600 Fords Country Lane, Glen Allen, VA
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM–7:00 PM; closed some holidays
Source: Henrico County Department of Public Utilities – Public Use Areas · checked 2026-11-09
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Henrico County Charles City Road Public Use Area (East)
2075 Charles City Road, Henrico, VA
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM–7 PM; closed listed holidays.
Source: Henrico County – Public Use Areas for Disposal · checked 2026-11-09
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Loudoun County Landfill (Solid Waste Management Facility) – vegetative waste
21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Sunday and listed holidays
Source: Loudoun County – Landfill · checked 2026-11-09
Wisconsin
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Madison Streets Drop-Off Site – Central (Quann-Olin Parkway)
1504 Quann-Olin Parkway, Madison, WI
Source: City of Madison Streets Division – Drop-off Sites · checked 2026-11-05
Wyoming
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City of Cheyenne Compost Facility
3714 Windmill Road, Cheyenne, WY
Hours: Tue–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 12–12:30); Sundays May 3–Sept 27, 2026 drop-off only; closed Mondays
Source: City of Cheyenne Public Works · checked 2026-11-05