Composting

Compost Site:

The Compost Site is located at the Recycling Center at 300 West Crescent Ave. 

Hours of Operation:

• Winter Hours -  CLOSED. Will reopen April 5, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm. 
• Regular Hours - Saturdays 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Wednesdays 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M., from April 5, 2025 to December 6, 2025. 

Compost Area Rules & Regulations:

The following items are accepted for drop off at the Borough Compost Site on West Crescent Avenue with a current Resident Compost Permit.

• Leaves: loose or in a brown, biodegradable leaf bag only. 
• Grass Clippings: loose only. Grass will not be accepted in bags.
• Brush: loose brush and tree limps up to 4 inches in diameter only.

The following items will not be accepted at the compost.

• NO tree logs that are larger than 4 inches in diameter.
• NO tree stumps or root balls from ornamental bushes
• NO dimensional wood products (any type of lumber typically found in construction, fencing, and landscape designs).

Please be advised that commercial vehicles, “dump trucks and dump trailers” are not allowed to utilize the site for dropping off materials. Pickup trucks, cars, vans, and SUV type vehicles are allowed. All grass, leaves, and brush are accepted with a residential compost permit. 

There is no curbside collection of grass and brush. 
*Please note that landscapers and contractors are not allowed to use the compost site.*

• Compost Permit Application (Opens March 12th)