Recycling center in Grand Rapids, MI
City Of Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop Off and Compost Site
2001 Butterworth St SW Grand Rapids MI 49534 USA
About this center
Materials accepted & services
Services offered
- Residential yard waste drop-off (free for Grand Rapids residents)
- Composting
- Mulch and compost pickup (up to 1 cubic yard free per season for residents, available Saturdays April–June)
- Curbside yard waste collection (seasonal, same day as regular waste pickup)
- Yard waste cart rental and tag sales
- Yard waste paper bag and bulk tag sales
- Commercial contractor tipping fee drop-off (via WeCare Denali)
Areas served
Not accepted
Frequently asked questions
Who can use the yard waste drop-off site?
The drop-off site at 2001 Butterworth Street SW is for Grand Rapids residents only. Bring a valid ID as proof of residence. Commercial contractors must contact composting vendor WeCare Denali and pay a tipping fee.
What are the drop-off site hours?
From early April through the second Saturday in December, the site is open Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Winter hours (remaining weeks) are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The site is closed on major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
How must yard waste be prepared for drop-off?
Yard waste must be loose or in a paper bag. Plastic bags are not accepted. People with hydraulic dump-trailers are required to manually empty the trailer on-site for safety reasons.
Is free mulch or compost available to residents?
Yes. Up to 1 cubic yard of mulch or compost is available at no cost to city residents each season on a first-come basis, available each Saturday from April through June. Additional material can be purchased directly from WeCare Denali.
Reviews & pricing
Erick Westphal
4 months ago
Aweful place to go. Don't bother. Nobody is friendly. Harassed because I put leaves in plastic bags to keep my car clean. I'd love a truck with a tarp but can't afford it so I have to put leaves in my car. My plan all along was to keep the bags after I dumped the leaves. I told him this and that I'd even come back to him with the bags in hand to prove I didn't leave them on site As I was leaving I was chased down by the man who angrily yelled at me with phone recording in hand and told me that me in that car are banned from the site. My tax dollars pay for that sight thank you. I just moved here and I think I made a huge mistake moving to GR/Walker. Nobody is nice about anything over here and they make everything so much harder than it should be.
Angela Day
5 months ago
I always appreciate being able to dump our yard waste. Bonus: I went during the solar eclipse and they were wearing welding helmets to look at the eclipse.. so overall good vibes from the folks who work back there.
Fablez Faafo
6 months ago
I am a citizen of Kent county and every time I go there they claim that I am a commercial business and they try to charge me money to get rid of my yard waist because I have tools in the bed of my truck. I wonder if I can sue them for charging me when I am a citizen of Kent county. The place is awesome and I don't know if they got me mixed up with someone else but I for sure shouldn't be getting charged or turned away. Grand Rapids yard waste we need to talk because I would like to file a foia request along with a complaint. Because you profile me and deny me services that my tax money pays for.
Location & directions
City Of Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop Off and Compost Site
2001 Butterworth St SW Grand Rapids MI 49534 USA
Grand Rapids, MI
42.947255°N, 85.716657°W
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