Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in New Jersey

4 locations in 3 cities.

Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.

Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off by city

Linden Recycling Center

2 Donaldson Place

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-2:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

The Linden Recycling Center at 2 Donaldson Place, off West Elizabeth Ave, takes electronics, motor and cooking oil, grass clippings, and leaves from Linden residents. Union County confirms the Monday through Saturday hours for e-waste drop-off.

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WM - Newark Recycling Center

150 St Charles St Newark NJ 07105 USA

(973) 344-3003

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (57 reviews)

WM offers commercial waste management solutions in Newark, NJ, catering to various business types including restaurants, medical offices, grocery stores, and retail shops. With a focus on sustainability, WM provides a range of bin and container sizes to meet diverse disposal needs, along with transparent pricing and flexible short-term contracts. Customers benefit from dependable service, convenient payment options, and knowledgeable customer support. WM ensures consistent pickup schedules and offers recycling services to help businesses minimize their environmental impact. For those seeking reliable waste disposal and recycling solutions, WM is a trusted partner in the Newark area.

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Vineland Composting Facility (South Mill Road)

1271 South Mill Road

(856) 794-4250

Mon to Fri 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

The City of Vineland runs two composting sites, and the one at 1271 South Mill Road takes leaves and brush from residents Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free wood chips are available only at this Mill Road site, and visitors load them on their own. The same site takes free drop-offs of electronics, used motor oil, and used antifreeze. The city's Recycling and Solid Waste Management Division runs the program and advises phoning ahead to confirm the site is open. Free screened leaf compost is available only at the city's other site, on Union Road.

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Vineland Composting Facility (Union Road)

2195 Union Road

(856) 794-4250

Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM; call first to confirm it is open

The City of Vineland runs the Union Road composting site at 2195 Union Road as one of two city-operated composting facilities, alongside the South Mill Road site. Residents bring leaves and grass here Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, and the city asks visitors to call first to confirm the site is open. Free screened leaf compost is available at Union Road only, and residents load it themselves. Brush drop-off, free wood chips, electronics, used motor oil, and used antifreeze are handled at the Mill Road site instead. Both facilities sit under the city's solid waste and recycling division.

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