Yard Waste Recycling



 Yard Waste Compost Site
 755 Walden Street 

The Compost Site at 755 Walden Street is open for the season.

Compost Site hours: Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Gate closes for entry 10 minutes prior to closing time.  

Concord residents can dispose of yard waste, brush and invasive plant materials during the posted hours.  In addition, screened compost and wood chips are available for pickup at the compost site.  

The Paint Shed will also be open and available during those times.  Residents can bring oil-based paint and usable latex paint to the Paint Shed.

New this year, Concord Public Works is offering Styrofoam recycling throughout the season.  Residents can purchase a 55-gallon bag online or at 133 Keyes Road (check only) and bring the filled Styrofoam bags to the Compost Site on Saturdays from 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM for recycling.

For questions, please call Concord Public Works at (978) 318-3240.






Materials Accepted

Items
Leaves, grass, and other rake able yard wastes  
Brush and branches less than 4- feet long and 4-inch diameter

Christmas Trees, the Composting Site is open for Christmas tree recycling on designated dates in January, for more details visit the Christmas Tree Recycling page.  
Invasive Species may be disposed of at the Landfill, please see attendant for specified location.  
Styrofoam-Residents can purchase a 55-gallon bag online or at 133 Keyes Road (check only) and bring the filled Styrofoam bags to the compost site.
  

Links and Resources

Yard Waste Compost Site Overview

MassDEP Composting and Organics

MassDEP Leaf and Yard Waste Composting Guidance Document

UMass Food Gardening Guide

EPA's Guide to Composting at Home

Backyard Composting

Concord Public Works sells compost bins for home composting of leaves, grass, and food scraps. Visit the Backyard Composting page for details.

Note: "Compost Happens" - nasturtiums thriving in the Paint Shed window box (picture on right) at the Composting Center, in the window is a reflection of compost piles made of leaves brought by town residents.
Compost Happens Sign and Plant

Free Compost 

Concord residents may pickup up free compost, when available, made from Concord yard waste whenever the Composting Site is open. Bring your own shovel and barrels or other containers.