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Ballard Street Compost Site
Ballard Street Compost Site is a compost and yard waste site in Worcester, MA, in Worcester County. It is privately operated. Private compost and yard waste sites generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 74 drop-off sites we list in Worcester County.
| Address | 1065 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01607 Directions |
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| County | Worcester County, MA |
| Phone | (508) 929-1300 |
| Website | worcesterma.gov |
| Hours | Wed (bulk waste, appointment, Apr-Nov/Dec): 8:30 am to 6 pm Sat (bulk waste, appointment, Apr-Nov/Dec): 9:30 am to 4 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (recycling, textiles, grease, mercury products; Apr-Nov): 8:30 am to 3 pm Sat, Sun (recycling etc.; Nov hours): 9 am to 4 pm Mon-Fri (recycling etc.; winter): 8:30 am to 3 pm Seasonal schedule; yard waste at 1065 Millbury St Apr-Nov Wed 8:30-19:00, Fri 8:30-15:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00 (to 16:00 in Nov). Bulk waste requires an appointment. Wednesday recycling hours run to 19:00 Apr-Nov; Sat/Sun to 17:00 Apr-Oct. Closed 2026: Oct 12, Nov 11, Nov 26 (page lists Apr 5 to Nov 26). |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of residency (current-year property tax or water invoice) plus driver's license or state/federal ID |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, motor oil, tires over 22 inches |
| Payment | check, cash |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: worcesterma.gov, worcesterma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Worcester County
- Most Worcester County transfer stations are town-run and open to residents only with an annual sticker or permit; many require official pay-as-you-throw bags. Source
- Worcester city residents with proof of residency can bring bulk waste by appointment to the Residential Drop-Off Center at 1065 Millbury St; household hazardous waste only on scheduled appointment days, about four free events a year. Source
Before you go
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Airport Site/ Ballard Street Site Compost & yard waste site
- Auburn Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
- Grafton Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
- Shrewsbury Landfill Compost Pr Compost & yard waste siteHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Leicester Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Permit Tier One (6 bulk items, 50 kitchen trash bags): $50Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Wed: 9 am to 1 pm … Bulky items (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management): $18 per itemYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metalAppliances
More in Worcester County
All 74 drop-off sites in Worcester County · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ballard Street Compost Site?
1065 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01607.
What can I drop off at Ballard Street Compost Site?
Ballard Street Compost Site is listed for furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: commercial waste, motor oil and tires over 22 inches.
Can non-residents use Ballard Street Compost Site?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of residency (current-year property tax or water invoice) plus driver's license or state/federal ID.
How much does it cost to dump at Ballard Street Compost Site?
Most bulk items (appliances, burnables, metals, TVs, computers, car/truck tires up to 22 in): $5 each; Mattress or box spring (any size): $15 each; Aluminum siding and car bodies: priced per cubic yard, $5 minimum; Mercury products, yard waste, recycling, grease/oil: Free. Fees as listed on the city bulk waste page; no date shown.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Ballard Street Compost Site open?
Wed (bulk waste, appointment, Apr-Nov/Dec): 8:30 am to 6 pm; Sat (bulk waste, appointment, Apr-Nov/Dec): 9:30 am to 4 pm; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (recycling, textiles, grease, mercury products; Apr-Nov): 8:30 am to 3 pm; Sat, Sun (recycling etc.; Nov hours): 9 am to 4 pm; Mon-Fri (recycling etc.; winter): 8:30 am to 3 pm. Seasonal schedule; yard waste at 1065 Millbury St Apr-Nov Wed 8:30-19:00, Fri 8:30-15:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00 (to 16:00 in Nov). Bulk waste requires an appointment. Wednesday recycling hours run to 19:00 Apr-Nov; Sat/Sun to 17:00 Apr-Oct. Closed 2026: Oct 12, Nov 11, Nov 26 (page lists Apr 5 to Nov 26)..
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Ballard Street Compost Site?
Airport Site/ Ballard Street Site in Worcester (< 1 mi), Auburn Compost Site in Auburn (3 mi) and Grafton Compost Site in Grafton (4.9 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Worcester?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Marlborough Drop - Off Facility, about 17 miles away.
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