Massachusetts
Compost drop-off
Andover compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Bald Hill Compost Site.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers recycling or compost materials only, plus any specifically listed bulky items. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Andover residents only. A permit is tied to the vehicle registration, not a trailer.
Hours
- 2026 season opened April 1. Wednesday and Friday: noon to 3:00 PM.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting.
- 2026 PDF lists season ending December 5; general web permit text says April through November. Confirm late-season access.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: One year: $25 per vehicle in person, $24 by mail. Three years: $75 in person, $72 by mail.
Where to buy: Municipal Services Facility, 5 Campanelli Drive, or by mail following the official instructions.
Notes: Bring vehicle registration and proof of residency if needed. Cash/check only in person. Web page gives purchase hours 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; PDF says Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Confirm office hours.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Yard waste and hand-loaded compost | Resident vehicle permit required; no separate per-load fee listed on checked sources. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Yard waste / brush: Grass clippings, leaves, green garden waste and woody yard waste no more than 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet long. No metal in woody waste. Residents unload themselves. Permit also required to collect hand-loaded compost.
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Hazardous waste
Do not bring general household hazardous waste unless the town specifically lists the material or announces a collection event.
Holiday closures
Check municipal closure notices before visiting on a holiday.
Other notes
- Compost drop-off only, not a household-trash dump.
- No plastic bags, stumps, roots, rocks, stones, sod, soil, dirt or mulch.
- Web permit text says April through November, while the dated 2026 schedule runs April 1 through December 5. Both are disclosed rather than assuming the later date.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.