Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026

Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off

Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off is a compost and yard waste site in Columbia, MO, in Boone County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: yard waste & brush. It is one of 8 drop-off sites we list in Boone County.

Address	Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO Directions
County	Boone County, MO
Phone	(573) 874-2489
Website	como.gov
Hours	Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go.
Fees	Free for residents
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Yard waste & brush
Not accepted	bagged yard waste, nails, screws, rope, paint, buckets, tree trunks over 8 feet

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: como.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Boone County

City of Columbia household hazardous waste collections are free and only for City of Columbia residents; commercial hazardous waste is not accepted. Source
Columbia's two yard waste drop-off centers (Parkside Drive and Capen Park) are for residential use only and accept leaves, grass clippings and brush up to 8 feet long and 2 feet in diameter; bags are not accepted. Source

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other compost and yard waste sites nearby

Parkside Drive Yard Waste Drop-Off Compost & yard waste site Verified

Parkside Drive, Columbia · 3.3 mi · (573) 874-2489
Blue Bird Composting Compost & yard waste site

4657 State Highway Hh, Fulton · 19 mi · (573) 999-4082

Dumps for household trash nearby

City of Columbia Sanitary Landfill Landfill Verified

5700 Peabody Road, Columbia · 6.7 mi · (573) 874-2489

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm …

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushScrap metal
City of Boonville Solid Waste Transfer Station Transfer station

690 Al Bersted Drive, Boonville · 22 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Columbia Collection Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

1313 Lakeview Avenue, Columbia · 2.3 mi · (573) 874-2489
Fulton Collection Facility Hazardous waste drop-off

151 Tennyson Rd, Fulton · 21 mi · (573) 592-3150

More in Boone County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off?

Rock Quarry Road, Columbia, MO. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off?

Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off is listed for yard waste & brush. Not accepted: bagged yard waste, nails, screws, rope, paint and buckets.

Can non-residents use Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off?

No, it is for residents only.

Is Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off free?

It is free for residents, according to the operator.

What other compost and yard waste sites are near Capen Park Yard Waste Drop-Off?

Parkside Drive Yard Waste Drop-Off in Columbia (3.3 mi) and Blue Bird Composting in Fulton (19 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Columbia?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Columbia Collection Facility, about 2.3 miles away.

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