Woodchips and Yard Waste Collection | |||||
Landscapers, tree trimmers, municipalities, parks and forest preserves, and waste haulers can apply to dispose of woodchips, grass clippings, brush, and leaves in an environmentally friendly matter. Materials received are used in the production of our exceptional quality (EQ) composted biosolids, a soil amendment rich in organic matter. Materials can be delivered to the following collection centers, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
Harlem Avenue Solids Management Area
Requirements: Woodchips should adhere to the requirements set forth in the MWRD’s Resource Recovery Ordinance. Woodchips should be processed to a size measuring less than one inch in two dimensions and must be brought in bulk (unbagged) and free of glass, gravel, plastic bags and other debris. Want to become a supplier? To begin the process, please submit the following information to yardwaste@mwrd.org: Upon receipt, a representative from the MWRD will be in contact with you. Questions? Email yardwaste@mwrd.org or call 708-588-4303. |