Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania (all from official sources); 13 take brush and branches, 2 give away free mulch or wood chips, and 2 offer free compost. 13 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 Pennsylvania is listed yet.
By type: 16 yard waste drop-off, 3 compost pickup, 3 mulch / wood chip pickup, 13 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 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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Millfair Compost & Recycling Center
2301 Millfair Road, Erie, PA
Hours: In season: Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 12–5 PM.
Source: Millcreek Township – Millfair Compost & Recycling Center · checked 2026-11-09
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Saucon Valley Compost Center
2011 Springtown Hill Road, Hellertown, PA
Hours: 2026 season: opened Sat April 25 (9 AM–1 PM), Friday hours from June 12, through November 21, 2026. Check Hellertown Borough's website for current hours.
Source: Lower Saucon Township – Saucon Valley Compost Center · checked 2026-11-09
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Manheim Township Compost Park
2775 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA
Hours: Fall (Oct 1–Dec 31): Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM, Sun 11 AM–5 PM; seasonal hours vary, weather dependent; closed listed holidays.
Source: Manheim Township – Compost Park · checked 2026-11-09
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Chester County SWA Lanchester Landfill – wood and vegetative waste
7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA
Source: Chester County Solid Waste Authority – Wood / Vegetative Waste · checked 2026-11-09
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Lower Merion Township Transfer Station (Koegel Public Works Complex)
1300 N. Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley, PA
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Source: Lower Merion Township Refuse and Recycling Division · checked 2026-11-06
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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
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Philadelphia Northwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center
Domino Lane at Umbria Street (300 block), Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed City holidays
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Philadelphia Port Richmond Sanitation Convenience Center
3901 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed City holidays
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Philadelphia Southwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center
3033 S. 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed City holidays
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Philadelphia Strawberry Mansion Sanitation Convenience Center
2601 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed City holidays
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Philadelphia West Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center
5100 Grays Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed City holidays
Source: City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Pittsburgh DPW 2nd Division (Homewood / East End) Yard Waste Drop-Off
6814 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Hours: Mon–Sat (call ahead)
Source: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works – Environmental Services · checked 2026-11-09
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Pittsburgh DPW 3rd Division (Hazelwood) Yard Waste Drop-Off
40 Melanchton Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Hours: Weekdays, roughly 8:00 AM–1:30 PM (call ahead)
Source: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works – Environmental Services · checked 2026-11-09
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Pittsburgh DPW 5th Division (West End) Yard Waste Drop-Off
1330 Hassler Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Hours: Includes Saturday hours (call ahead)
Source: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works – Environmental Services · checked 2026-11-09
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York County Solid Waste Authority – YCRRC Yard Waste Facility
2700 Blackbridge Road, York, PA
Source: York County Solid Waste Authority – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for Pennsylvania: Borough of Carlisle – Compost Facility; Chester County Solid Waste Authority – Wood / Vegetative Waste; City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation – Sanitation Convenience Centers; City of Philadelphia – Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center rates (2025); City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works – Environmental Services; Lower Merion Township Refuse and Recycling Division; Lower Saucon Township – Saucon Valley Compost Center; Manheim Township – Compost Park; Millcreek Township – Millfair Compost & Recycling Center; York County Solid Waste Authority – Yard Waste. How complete is this?