COMPOST SITE (YARD WASTE DROP-OFF)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The purpose of the compost site is for the disposal of residential branches, yard waste and grass clippings.

The City of Elkhorn's Compost Site (yard waste drop-off) is free of charge to City residents only.

Commercial Contractors are prohibited.

Please note that this Compost Site (yard waste drop-off) cannot accommodate the disposal of entire trees.

Compost Site Schedule:

Opening Date: April 1st, yearly 

Closing Date: 1st Sunday after Thanksgiving, yearly

Open Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ( 7 days/week)

Location:

City DPW Facility- 401 E. Centralia Street - South end of Getzen St., (Follow Signs).

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

Residential Guidelines

* Accepts leaves, vegetables, and grass clippings

* Accepts yard/garden debris and brush—including clean, woody vegetative material no greater than 9 inches in diameter

* Tree limbs and branches no greater than 9 inches in diameter and 12 feet in length

* 30-gallon paper bags or dry cardboard boxes no larger than 3x3 feet

* NO stumps, roots, or shrubs with intact root balls

* NO plastic bags!

Leaf burning is not allowed in the City of Elkhorn.

If you have any questions concerning leaf collection contact the Department of Public Works at (262)723-2223.