Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.
Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.
We’re out of compost for the June 7 City-load event — but woodchips are still available! $15/scoop, cash only. Open to everyone.
Update: Due to an increased demand this year, we are currently out of compost for this season’s events, but we still have plenty of woodchips available. Thank you for supporting our compost program!
The City of Lawrence operates a Compost Facility that is available to Lawrence residents to drop off yard waste and pick up compost and woodchips. A full list of load events can be found below. Please note that the Compost Facility is cash only.
The City offers City-load days at the Compost Facility several times throughout the year to allow customers to have compost and/or mulch loaded into their trucks or trailers by City staff using loading equipment. All compost facility guidelines are still in effect during City-load events. As a note, please do not self-load during city load events.
To help with traffic control, a limit of one (1) scoop will be in effect until 11th Street is free of vehicles. Those wishing to haul two (2) or three (3) scoops of material are encouraged to come after 10:30am, though the availability of multiple scoops is not guaranteed. Scoop limits will be at the discretion of staff and will be determined on site. The one (1) scoop limit is a total limit per vehicle, not per material.
Cost: Compost and wood chips loaded into trucks or trailers by City staff using loading equipment costs $15 per scoop. One scoop typically fills a pickup truck bed. There is a limit of three scoops per visit.
2025 City-Load Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) [no self-load during these events]
April 5 (Residents only. Proof of residency required)
May 3 (Open to All; Woodchips only)
June 7 (Open to All; Woodchips only)
October 4 (Open to All; Woodchips only)
**These dates are subject to change depending on weather and material availability.
The City offers compost and woodchips to Lawrence residents at the Compost Facility (proof of residency required). Compost and woodchips are not intended for commercial applications.
Self-loaded compost and woodchips cost $10 per truckload. Small quantities of less than or equal to 20 gallon are free.
Yard waste drop-off is for Lawrence residents. Proof of residency will be required at the gate. Non-residents are still encouraged to come and collect compost and woodchips on City-load event days.
Absolutely no plastic bags
Brush must not be longer than 4 feet
Brush must not be more than 8 inches in diameter
Brush must be loose, no ties of any kind
Leaves and grass may be loose, or in kraft paper bags only
Drop-offs start at $10 for small loads. Large loads may cost more.
Compost consists of decayed organic matter and has been proven to be extremely successful as a natural soil amendment. Lawrence Community Compost is made from the yard trimmings and small woody debris collected curbside, as well as grass clippings, leaves, and woody debris from some commercial lawn care providers.
The woodchips the City sells are made from tree materials brought in from residential and commercial sources. Wood- chips are used as a garden mulch and are beneficial for weed suppression and water retention. They can also be used to limit or prevent soil erosion.
The City no longer sells backyard compost bins for residents. If you are interested in backyard compost bins, they can be purchased at many local home improvement stores and online.
