Leaves, Grass Clippings, Brush & Composting Information
Leaves and grass are banned from the trash! See below for options for leaves, grass clippings, brush, Christmas trees, and other organic material.
- Compost your yard waste and kitchen scraps for free in your back yard.
- You can compost in an open pile, a homemade or commercially available bin.
Information on what and how to compost can be found here:
Other Yard Waste Options
Leaves
Jones Farm offers fee-based leaf collection and leaf drop-off services. Bagged leaves must be in Jones Farm bags. Call 978-256-8065.
Leaves, yard waste, brush drop-offs for a fee:
Grass Clippings
Don't bag grass when you mow! Leave grass clippings on your lawn to nourish your new grass. Click here for
Brush Drop-Off
Chelmsford sponsors up to two brush drop-offs a year (spring and fall) at Community Tree, 163 Billerica Road.
- No charge to residents on our Town sponsored brush drop-off days
- Chelmsford residents only (bring ID)
- Bring brush and branches up to six inches in diameter and up to eight feet in length
- No leaves – brush only
- Community Tree is available year round for fee-based brush disposal
Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are not collected by the town’s hauler. Arrange for collection for a donation to
Boy Scouts Troop 70.
Email or call 978-764-8377 to schedule your pick up.
Composting Blog
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Compost Connie as she blogs and explores the fascinating world of home composting!