Compost, Wood, Yard Waste

Accepts brush, scrap wood, leaves, grass clipping and untreated pallets – charge based on load size. Large logs (12″ or larger) and clean woodchips (no vegetation) can be dropped off at no charge.

Do not accept railroad ties, stumps, or roots.

Operates curbside recycling, trash, and yard waste programs (fees may apply). Operates a yard waste drop-off facility that residents can currently utilize for free.

This is for City of Grand Rapids residents only (non-residents can’t utilize the services).

Accepts a wide-variety of organic business waste for commercial composting.

Accepts yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, small stumps, etc.) at a fee.

Offers food scrap waste pick-up for residents of Kent and Ottawa Counties from May through October.

Accepts non-treated wood only. No leaves or lawn clippings. Open April through October, please call ahead.

Invasive plants don’t belong in our neighborhoods, parks, or recreation areas. Identifying, controlling, and removing them requires a plan of action!

To make the most of your efforts and resources the plan should consider how and when to remove an invasive plant species. The plan should also include a disposal method that ensures the species will not spread to previously cleared or new areas. Some control and removal methods will break plants into pieces that can grow into a new plant. If these plant parts are handled improperly, the invasive species could further spread. Taking steps to ensure proper disposal will help prevent reestablishment of invasive species and promote native landscapes.

Here are some local resources that can help you with Michigan invasive plants:

• West Michigan CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area)
• Other Michigan CISMAs (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas)
• Kent County Conservation District

Does not accept residential yard waste or compost.  Provides resources and information on composting, fertiilizers, soil testing, mowing, and mulching.

Accepts yard waste (leaves, brush, branches, plants, logs that are smaller than 18″ in diameter), untreated wood, soil, and sod. No stumps. Fees may apply.

Accepts organic business waste for commercial composting.

Accepts most organic waste for commercial composting.

Accepts unpainted gypsum wallboard scrap from new construction. Also accepts any organic material, brush, leaves, food waste and compostable paper. Fees may apply.

Accepts and sells most deconstruction and building materials. Accepts yard waste and stumps for a fee.

Accepts untreated wood less than 12″ in diameter including pallets & brush.

Accepts most organic waste for commercial composting. May also sod, dirt, & soil. Fees may apply.

Offers curbside compost and food scrap waste pick-up for residents of the Grand Rapids area. Please visit their website for more information on accepted compostables, pick-up service details, and cost.