Illinois
Compost drop-off
Godfrey compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Village of Godfrey Yard Waste Drop-Off.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Godfrey residents only. Show a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID with a Godfrey address. Someone dropping off for a resident needs a photo of the resident's ID and a utility bill with the matching address.
Hours
- Tuesday and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon (2026 season, reopened March 3, 2026).
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Godfrey yard waste sticker, one per bag | $1.75 |
| Number of bags | No limit |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted. Yard waste only.
Holiday closures
The village's 2026 reopening notice does not give a closing date for the season. Call Village Hall at 618-466-3324 before going in late fall or winter.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- All yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, foliage, small branches) must be in brown recyclable yard waste bags, each with a Village of Godfrey sticker. No unbagged items.
- Limbs must be under 4 inches in diameter and broken to fit inside the bags.
- Stickers are sold at Godfrey Village Hall (Clerk's office) and St. Peter's Hardware in Alton.
- An attendant must be on duty. The village says the service can end if dumping occurs, with no sticker refunds.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.