Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Indiana
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 24 sites in Indiana (22 from official sources and 2 from OpenStreetMap); 14 take brush and branches, 1 gives away free mulch or wood chips, and 1 offers free compost. 9 of the 24 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 11 are seasonal or event-only and 3 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Not every local program in Indiana is listed yet.
By type: 24 yard waste drop-off, 5 compost pickup, 7 mulch / wood chip pickup, 14 brush & branches.
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.
By city and county
All listed sites in Indiana
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Anderson Yard and Garden Center
2000 West Eighth Street, Anderson, IN
Source: City of Anderson – Compost (Water Pollution Control) · checked 2026-11-09
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NISWMD Steuben County yard waste compost lot
County Road 175 N, Angola, IN
Hours: Open mid-April through mid-November (daily hours not listed on the page).
Source: Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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NISWMD Ashley Convenience Center – yard waste compost lot
2320 W 800 S, Ashley, IN
Hours: Open mid-April through mid-November (daily hours not listed on the page).
Source: Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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NISWMD DeKalb County yard waste compost lot
2318 County Road 36A, Auburn, IN
Hours: Open mid-April through mid-November (daily hours not listed on the page).
Source: Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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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
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Columbus/Bartholomew Yard Waste Site
720 S. Mapleton, Columbus, IN
Source: Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District – Residential Yard Waste Program · checked 2026-11-09
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Lake County SWMD fall leaf drop-off – Lake County Fairgrounds
889 Court Street, Crown Point, IN
Source: Lake County (IN) Solid Waste Management District – Leaf Collection & Drop-Off · checked 2026-11-09
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Elkhart County Landfill – leaves and yard waste
59530 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:45 PM; Sat 9:00–11:45 AM (April through the third Saturday in November).
Source: Elkhart County Landfill – Leaves and Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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Fort Wayne Biosolids Handling Facility – yard waste drop-off
6202 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
Hours: Apr 1–Nov 30: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sun noon–6:00 PM. Dec 1–Mar 30: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, closed weekends. Closed City holidays.
Source: Fort Wayne City Utilities – Biosolids Handling Facility · checked 2026-11-09
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Lake County SWMD fall leaf drop-off – Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center
1900 W. 41st Ave., Gary, IN
Source: Lake County (IN) Solid Waste Management District – Leaf Collection & Drop-Off · checked 2026-11-09
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Grant County Recycling Center – brush and yard waste
3939 South Garthwaite Road, Gas City, IN
Hours: Tue and Thu 8 AM–4 PM; Wed 8 AM–6 PM; Sat 8 AM–1 PM. Closed Mon and Fri.
Source: Grant County Recycling Center brochure (2025) · checked 2026-11-09
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Goshen Environmental Center
20100 C.R. 19, Goshen, IN
Hours: Winter (Oct 1–Mar 31): Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM. Summer (Apr 1–Sep 30): Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon. Closed Sundays and holidays.
Source: City of Goshen – Environmental Center · checked 2026-11-09
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Indianapolis Citizens' Transfer Station – Leaves
2324 S. Belmont Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed the Saturdays nearest Christmas and New Year's Day)
Source: City of Indianapolis DPW – Citizens' Transfer Station · checked 2026-11-05
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South Side Landfill (resident leaf and yard waste drop-off)
2561 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sat 5:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Sunday
Source: City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works – Leaf Collection Season · checked 2026-11-06
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NISWMD Kendallville yard waste compost lot
450 W Wayne Street, Kendallville, IN
Hours: Open mid-April through mid-November (daily hours not listed on the page).
Source: Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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Residential Yard Waste Drop Off
724 Zigler Road, La Porte, IN
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00
Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-09
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Best Way Transfer Station – brush and yard debris (Lafayette)
2770 N 9th Street, Lafayette, IN
Source: Tippecanoe County recycling guide – Brush and limbs · checked 2026-11-09
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Lake County SWMD fall leaf drop-off – Environmental Education Center
8695 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
Source: Lake County (IN) Solid Waste Management District – Leaf Collection & Drop-Off · checked 2026-11-09
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Mishawaka Recycling Center (Organic Center)
1105 East Fifth Street, Mishawaka, IN
Hours: Seasonal: Tue–Sat 8:30 AM–3:15 PM (opened for the 2026 season April 18).
Source: City of Mishawaka – Spring leaf pickup & yard waste reminders · checked 2026-11-09
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East Central Recycling – yard waste drop-off (Muncie)
701 E. Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN
Source: Muncie Sanitary District – Let's Talk Trash: Household Edition, Pt. 2 · checked 2026-11-09
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Lake County SWMD fall leaf drop-off – St. John Township Community Center
1515 W. Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN
Source: Lake County (IN) Solid Waste Management District – Leaf Collection & Drop-Off · checked 2026-11-09
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South Bend Organic Resources
4340 Trade Drive, South Bend, IN
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM (Mar 30–Thanksgiving; dumping ends 4:45 PM); Sat 9 AM–1 PM (Apr 1–Oct 1). Closed City holidays.
Source: City of South Bend – Organic Resources · checked 2026-11-09
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Vigo County Solid Waste – South facility yard waste drop-off
10970 S Sullivan Place, Terre Haute, IN
Hours: Mar 1–Nov 1: Mon and Thu 10 AM–2 PM, plus the first Saturday of each month 10 AM–2 PM (excluding government holidays). Nov 3–Mar 1: by appointment only.
Source: Vigo County Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste Disposal · checked 2026-11-09
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Boone Grove Compost Site
546 South 400 West, Valparaiso, IN
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for Indiana: Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District – Residential Yard Waste Program; City of Anderson – Compost (Water Pollution Control); City of Goshen – Environmental Center; City of Indianapolis DPW – Citizens' Transfer Station; City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works – Leaf Collection Season; City of Mishawaka – Spring leaf pickup & yard waste reminders; City of South Bend – Organic Resources; Elkhart County Landfill – Leaves and Yard Waste; Fort Wayne City Utilities – Biosolids Handling Facility; Grant County Recycling Center brochure (2025); Lake County (IN) Solid Waste Management District – Leaf Collection & Drop-Off; Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District – Compost Facility Location & Hours; Muncie Sanitary District – Let's Talk Trash: Household Edition, Pt. 2; Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste; OpenStreetMap; Tippecanoe County recycling guide – Brush and limbs; Vigo County Solid Waste Management District – Yard Waste Disposal. How complete is this?