Residential Yard Waste Recycling

Yard Waste Drop-off

Greene County Environmental Services accepts leaves, grass and brush as part of the yard waste recycling program, during all operating hours.

Cut oversized pieces to length. Brush is limited to up to 8 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. Firewood is limited to 20 inches long and 12 inches in diameter. No power tools use during drop-off.

Not accepted are stumps, apples, nuts, dirt, or sod.

Recycling & Yard Waste Drop-off  and Mulch Pick-up:
Greene County Environmental Services
2145 Greene Way Blvd, Xenia, OH 45385
Monday - Friday:  10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mulch Pick-up

Yard waste is recycled into mulch. Mulch is free and available to all Greene County residents under all operating hours. Must hand load.

Recycling & Yard Waste Drop-off  and Mulch Pick-up:
Greene County Environmental Services
2145 Greene Way Blvd, Xenia, OH 45385
Monday - Friday:  10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Local Composters

For additional options to manage residential yard waste contact local composters. Businesses, including lawn services or property maintenance services, should take yard waste to local compost facilities.

C&S Tree Service & Recycling Center
2551 Dayton Road Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 323-4273
Visit C&S Tree Service website

Dean’s Eco-Green Recycling
1256 W Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 608-8010
Visit Dean's Eco-Green Recycling website

Page last updated on:  
October 1, 2026

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