Massachusetts
Compost drop-off
Holyoke compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Holyoke Yard Waste Drop-Off Facility.
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
Holyoke residents must bring their Refuse Disposal Card.
Hours
- 2026 season: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, beginning April 4.
- The checked page does not give the season closing date. Call DPW to confirm late-season availability.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Refuse Disposal Card required. Card price and any current item charges are not stated on the checked page.
Where to buy: Contact Holyoke DPW, 413-322-5645, about card eligibility and issuance.
Notes: This page primarily covers the Berkshire Street yard-waste site. The separate bulk-waste site also requires the card.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Yard waste | No current dollar charge stated on the checked page; confirm with DPW. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Yard waste / brush: Municipal yard-waste site at the end of Berkshire Street. City page describes grass clippings, weeds, twigs and branches; confirm detailed load limits before transporting.
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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
- This is a yard-waste drop-off, not a household-trash dump.
- A different bulk-waste drop-off operates at DPW Headquarters, 63 Canal Street, entered from North East Street: Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, closed for lunch noon to 12:30 PM; Saturdays following a holiday 7:30 AM to noon. These are not the Berkshire Street yard-site hours.
- The city explicitly asks residents to call DPW to verify current operating hours.
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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.