Concord Yard Waste Removal Services

Coordinating Yard Waste Removal with Concord’s Department of Public Works

Yard waste removal in Concord, MA is handled through the Yard Waste Compost Site at 755 Walden Street. The site operates during the season on Wednesdays 3:00 PM-6:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Accepted materials include brush and branches less than 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, leaves, grass, and other rakeable yard debris, and invasive plant species placed in the specified location. The same site also accepts usable oil-based paint and latex paint, Styrofoam in pre-purchased bags, and mattresses by appointment only, so yard waste should be separated from other materials before drop-off. To ensure compliance:

• Bring yard waste to 755 Walden Street during posted seasonal hours
• Separate brush, leaves, grass, and other rakeable yard debris from paint, Styrofoam, and mattresses
• Keep brush and branches under 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter
• Ask the site attendant where to place invasive plant species
• Call Concord Public Works at (978) 318-3240 with material-specific questions

Department of Public Works
133 Keyes Road, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 318-3240
Official Website: Yard Waste Compost Site

Understanding Concord’s Yard Waste Disposal Regulations and State Landfill Bans

Massachusetts bans leaves and yard waste from disposal under the statewide MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans. Yard waste should be kept out of regular trash and managed through composting or approved collection sites. In Concord, residents can bring yard debris to the Yard Waste Compost Site, manage yard waste at home through Backyard Composting, and use state guidance on Home and Municipal Composting. Invasive plant species are accepted at the compost site in a specified location, and screened compost and wood chips are available for pickup there.

• Yard waste must be kept out of ordinary disposal loads
• Leaves and yard waste are banned from disposal under the MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans
• Yard debris should go to the compost site or home composting systems
• Invasive plant species should be placed where the site attendant directs
• Screened compost and wood chips are available for pickup at the compost site

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 292-5500
Official Website: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Accessing Concord’s Transfer Station: Permits, Fees, and Accepted Yard Waste Materials

Yard waste drop-off is handled at the Yard Waste Compost Site at 755 Walden Street. The site accepts brush and branches less than 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, leaves, grass, and other rakeable yard debris, and invasive plant species in the designated location. It also accepts usable oil-based paint and latex paint, Styrofoam in pre-purchased bags picked up at 133 Keyes Road or purchased online or by check only, and mattresses by appointment only. The source page for the compost site lists the site address, accepted materials, and operating hours, and directs residents to call Concord Public Works at (978) 318-3240 for questions.

• Use the compost site at 755 Walden Street for yard waste drop-off
• Bring only accepted materials during seasonal operating hours
• Keep brush and branches within the posted size limit
• Purchase Styrofoam bags in advance if dropping off Styrofoam
• Schedule mattress drop-off by appointment only

Yard Waste Compost Site
755 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742
Hours: Wednesdays 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Questions: Concord Public Works · (978) 318-3240

Recycling and Composting Mandates for Yard Waste in Concord

Concord encourages composting and reuse of organic material through Backyard Composting and the town’s compost site. Concord Public Works sells 2 different styles of home compost bins to Concord residents during regular office hours. The bins help hold in heat and moisture, keep animals out, and turn organic material into compost in 3 to 6 months. MassDEP is working toward a statewide goal of diverting 780 thousand tons of food waste and organic material from disposal per year by 2030, and the state notes that food waste makes up approximately 20% of trash from homes and businesses. Concord’s community food-waste drop-off pilot ended, and residents may explore private curbside composting services or continue composting at home.

• Use home compost bins available through Backyard Composting
• Expect organic material in the bins to turn to compost in 3 to 6 months
• Pick up screened compost and wood chips at the compost site when available
• Use the state’s Home and Municipal Composting guidance for yard and food waste practices
• Consider private curbside composting services for food scraps after the town pilot ended

Concord Public Works
133 Keyes Road, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 318-3240
Official Website: Backyard Composting

What Neighborhoods Do We Serve Throughout Concord, MA?

• West Concord: The same compost-site hours, accepted materials list, and yard-waste separation rules apply.
• Concord Center: Yard debris, brush, and invasive plants should be taken to the compost site and placed in the proper area.
• Thoreau District: Yard waste should be separated from paint, Styrofoam, mattresses, and other non-yard-waste items before drop-off.
• Nashawtuc Hill: Residents can use the compost site, screened compost, wood chips, and home compost bins sold by Concord Public Works.
• Barrett’s Mill: Brush and branches must stay within the posted size limits for drop-off at the compost site.
• Nine Acre Corner: Yard waste should be kept out of regular trash and managed through composting or the compost site.
• Estabrook Woods: Invasive plant species should be brought to the compost site and placed where the attendant directs.