Yard Waste & Mulch Sales

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Yard waste disposal and mulch sales occur at the Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility- located at 28 County Services Road in Pittsboro. Learn more about the Main Facility hours of operation and holiday schedule.

Yard Waste Disposal

We can accept yard waste at the Main Facility, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Note: For any items requiring use of the scales, people MUST weigh in by 3:30 pm.

The charge to dispose of yard waste is $20/ton, with a $2 minimum. Everyone must weigh in and out on the scales. All loads must be secured. Learn more about securing your load.

Items Accepted in the Yard Waste

Grass clippings
Limbs
Stumps- with no excess dirt
Trees
Wood- untreated, unpainted
Wood pallets- untreated, unpainted
*Bamboo needs to be separated for disposal

If yard waste is brought in a bag or container, it will need to be emptied out.

Items NOT Accepted in the Yard Waste

Concrete/brick
Excessive dirt
Paper yard bags
Plastic bags
Trash
Wood- treated, painted

Mulch Pile

Mulch Sales

Free mulch is available on Wednesdays in October. Free mulch will also be available for a few weeks in November.

Mulch will be available on the following Wednesdays:

October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20

Mulch is available from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility- 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro.

We load, you haul. All loads of mulch MUST be secured. Learn more about securing your load. Tarps are available for purchase at the Main Facility and during mulch sales. The tarps are $3 each and are 6 x 8 feet.

ATTENTION: Chatham County is not responsible for damage caused by the mulch or for any damage that you or your property may suffer from loading of mulch.

If you have any questions please contact the Main Office Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm at (919) 542-5516 or email us anytime at recycle@chathamcountync.gov

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