It’s almost fall, and leaves will be in full gear launching themselves from the treetops and into your yard. And those once-glorious gardens – they start to look a little scraggly, right? Here’s what to do with all those heaps of leaves and garden debris!
Seasonal Dates & Hours 2023
*Acceptable items: Leaves, grass, non-woody garden and yard debris.
No plastic bags, rocks, sod, trash, or pumpkins.
Organics Recycling Facility (Home of Green Mountain Compost)
Additional hours for leaves* only:
Regular Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Additional days/hours for leaf drop-off only:
Sunday, November 12, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, November 19, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Note: Both trailers and dumping mechanisms are allowed at the Organics Recycling Facility
CSWD Drop-Off Centers in Essex and South Burlington
Additional hours for leaves* only:
Regular Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Additional days/hours for leaf drop-off only:
Sunday, November 12, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Sunday, November 19, 8:00am – 3:30pm
Please note:
- Collection will be in leaf bunkers located outside the Drop-Off Centers.
- There will be no access to other areas on these dates.
- Trailers allowed at these sites on these special leaf collection dates only.
- No dumping mechanisms allowed
- 6 cubic yards per trip limit. This equals roughly a large pickup plus a small trailer; or, a 9’ x 6’ x 3’ trailer.
Burlington Public Works Curbside Leaf Pick-Up
Please note: CSWD does NOT pick up leaves
Leaves will be picked up the week of Nov. 13-17. Visit the Burlington Public Works website for full details.
Year-round Leaf Drop-Off Facilities
CSWD Organics Recycling Facility 1042 Redmond Rd, Williston, VT 05495
This is the best place to bring leaves & yard waste: Virtually all leaves collected in Chittenden County find their way here to be made into Green Mountain Compost products! Trailers and dumping mechanisms allowed.
CSWD Drop Off Centers (DOCs) – Essex, Hinesburg, Milton, & South Burlington locations only. Please visit the specific location page for limitations, fees and additional information.
McNeil Wood & Yard Waste Depot – 111 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
