Indiana
Compost drop-off
DeKalb County / Auburn Yard Waste compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for NISWMD DeKalb County Compost Lot.
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: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
District residents with permitted yard waste. Contractors must register and deliver at Ashley, NOT this lot.
Hours
- Summer: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon.
- WINTER CLOSED, mid-November through mid-April. Call for exact seasonal closing date.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident yard-waste drop-off | No residential drop-off charge printed in cited pages; ask for load/quantity rules |
| Screened compost when available | $20/cubic yard or$5/five-gallon bucket |
| Mulch loading when available | $20 loading fee |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Winter closed mid-November to mid-April. Exact holiday/season transition days should be confirmed with district.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepts grass, leaves and brush for separate composting/chipping. NO STUMPS or land-clearing material. This is not a general-trash, appliance, electronic or household-chemical site.
- Directory provides exact numbered address 2318 CR 36 A. Yard-waste page also describes approach from Indiana Avenue north through the North Street light, then left on CountyRoad 36 about two miles. Follow local signs to the actual lot.
- The mid-November winter closure applies to this DeKalb lot. Ashley has a separate all-season weekday brush/leaf policy; do not infer DeKalb winter access from Ashley.
- Compost and mulch availability varies; call before arriving for loading. Cash/personal check only, no cards or business checks. Older generic program page gives lower compost price; current yard page says$20/cubic yard.
- Contractor loads belong at Ashley after district paperwork, with$20/load fee. No self-authorized dumping here during closure.
Nearby Indiana towns
- Advance (Boone County) recycling drop-off
- Albion (Noble County) recycling drop-off
- Ashley / Northeast Indiana District transfer station
- Auburn (DeKalb County) recycling drop-off
- Avilla (Noble County) recycling drop-off
- Bartholomew County / Columbus recycling drop-off
- Batesville Area recycling drop-off
- Benton County transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.