The yard waste drop-off site located at 300 Chandler Street will be closed on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, due to graduation events taking place at Foley Stadium. The yard waste drop-off sites located at 299 Clark Street will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 1065 Millbury St. will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Department of Public Works & Parks operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents.
Open March 30 - December (Weather Permitting):
The sites open again in December to offer Christmas Tree Drop-Off.
For Millbury Street residential drop-off center only:
For all yard waste drop-off sites:
Only bio-degradable paper bags can be left at the drop-off site. All other containers will be given back to the resident.
"Yard Waste" is defined as leaves, grass clippings, garden materials, shrub/hedge trimmings, weeds, and brush one inch or less in diameter. The yard waste drop-off and composting program is the most cost-effective method to collect and dispose of yard waste and leaves. The Department of Public Works composts approximately 10,000 tons of leaf and yard waste every year. After the material is composted, it is used as a soil enrichment for City use, and is offered free to City residents.
Department of Public Works
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.