Through the end of the 2024 season, there will be no compost available for pick-up. For our remaining Self-Load events, everyone is welcome to come and collect our remaining woodchips. Material-drop off will be available for Lawrence residents only.
Currently, material drop off will only be available for Lawrence residents. Drop-off fees still apply. Proof of residency will be required at the gate.
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 $10 per scoop. One scoop typically fills a pickup truck bed. There is a limit of three scoops per visit.
2024 City-Load Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) [no self-load during these events]
The City offers compost and woodchips to Lawrence residents at the Compost Facility. 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.
Note: Through the end of the 2024 season, drop off will only be available for Lawrence residents. Proof of residency will be required at the gate. Non-residents are still encouraged to come and collect compost and woodchips.
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.