Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Missouri
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 16 sites in Missouri (14 from official sources and 2 from OpenStreetMap); 9 take brush and branches, 6 give away free mulch or wood chips, and 1 offers free compost. 9 of the 16 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 2 are seasonal or event-only and 3 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Not every local program in Missouri is listed yet.
By type: 16 yard waste drop-off, 1 compost pickup, 7 mulch / wood chip pickup, 9 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 Missouri
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Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center
3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO
Hours: Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM; closed major holidays.
Source: City of Springfield – Yardwaste Recycling Center · checked 2026-11-09
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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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Jefferson City yard waste site (All Seasons Landscaping)
2417 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO
Hours: Apr 1–Oct 31: Wed–Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun noon–5 PM. Nov 1–Mar 31: Wed–Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun noon–5 PM.
Source: City of Jefferson – Yard Waste · 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
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Eastern Jackson County Yard Waste Collection Center
37910 East Pink Hill Road, Oak Grove, MO
Hours: Apr-Nov: Sa 08:00-16:00
Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-09
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St. Joseph Landfill – yard waste composting
9431 SE 50th Road, Saint Joseph, MO
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM (gates close 4:15 PM); 1st Saturday of the month 7 AM–2 PM.
Source: City of St. Joseph – Landfill & Recycling Center · checked 2026-11-09
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St. Peters Earth Centre
115 Ecology Drive, Saint Peters, MO
Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-09
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Sedalia Yard Waste & Tree Debris site
27882 Highway U, Sedalia, MO
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Sat 7 AM–noon; closed Sun and city holidays.
Source: City of Sedalia – Yard Waste Disposal · checked 2026-11-09
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Springfield Lone Pine Recycling Center – limited yardwaste
3020 S. Lone Pine Avenue, Springfield, MO
Hours: Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM; closed major holidays.
Source: City of Springfield – Lone Pine Recycling Center · checked 2026-11-09
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City of St. Louis North Transfer Station (residents)
71 Angelica Street, St. Louis, MO
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except city-observed holidays. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Source: City of St. Louis Refuse Division – North Transfer Station · checked 2026-11-09
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City of St. Louis South Transfer Station (residents)
4100 South 1st Street, St. Louis, MO
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except city-observed holidays. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Source: City of St. Louis Refuse Division – South Transfer Station · checked 2026-11-09
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St. Louis Composting – City Residents' Yard Waste Drop-Off (Terminal Row)
560 Terminal Row, St. Louis, MO
Hours: First Saturday of each month, except when a holiday falls on the first Saturday (then the second Saturday). The Forestry residential yard-waste page for this same site also lists Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and first Saturday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Confirm before you go.
Source: City of St. Louis Forestry Division – Compost Drop Off · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for Missouri: City of Columbia – Yard Waste Drop-off Centers; City of Jefferson – Yard Waste; City of Kansas City, Missouri – Leaf & Brush; City of Sedalia – Yard Waste Disposal; City of Springfield – Lone Pine Recycling Center; City of Springfield – Yardwaste Recycling Center; City of St. Joseph – Landfill & Recycling Center; City of St. Louis Forestry Division – Compost Drop Off; City of St. Louis Refuse Division – North Transfer Station; City of St. Louis Refuse Division – South Transfer Station; OpenStreetMap. How complete is this?