Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Moorestown Township Compost
Moorestown Township Compost is a compost and yard waste site in Philadelphia, NJ, in Burlington County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: yard waste & brush. Burlington County has 30 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 201 Creek Rd, Philadelphia, NJ 08057 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County, NJ |
| Phone | (856) 235-3520 |
| Website | moorestown.nj.us |
| Hours | Designated Saturdays: 12 pm to 4 pm Open on designated Saturdays only; check the township recycling page for the current schedule. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush |
| Not accepted | grass, dirt, soil, mulch, wood chips, construction debris |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: moorestown.nj.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Burlington County
- Residents hauling their own household waste in a passenger vehicle do not need a decal. Commercial plates and trucks of 8,000 lbs or more need NJDEP decals/registration, and renting U-Haul, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ryder or similar vehicles to deliver solid waste is not allowed. Everyone checks in at the scalehouse first. Source
- Burlington County residents are accepted free at the county Household Hazardous Waste Facility with proof of county residency; no appointment needed. Source
- Tire limit at the county complex is four per customer. Source
Before you go
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Cherry Hill Ecology Center Compost & yard waste site
- Triboro Sand & Stone INC Compost & yard waste site
- Gloucester City Organic Recycling LLC Compost & yard waste site
- Trenton Biogas Holdings LLC Compost & yard waste site
- Gloucester Township Mua Compost Compost & yard waste site
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Hainesport Property Transfer station
- Republic Services of NJ LLC - MT Laurel Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm Car tire: $3 each ($4 with rim)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm Car tire: $3 each ($4 with rim)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Burlington County
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Moorestown Township Compost?
201 Creek Rd, Philadelphia, NJ 08057. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Moorestown Township Compost?
Moorestown Township Compost is listed for yard waste & brush. Not accepted: grass, dirt, soil, mulch, wood chips and construction debris.
Can non-residents use Moorestown Township Compost?
No, it is for residents only.
When is Moorestown Township Compost open?
Designated Saturdays: 12 pm to 4 pm. Open on designated Saturdays only; check the township recycling page for the current schedule..
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Moorestown Township Compost?
Cherry Hill Ecology Center in Cherry Hill (9 mi), Triboro Sand & Stone INC in Gibbsboro (13 mi) and Gloucester City Organic Recycling LLC in Gloucester City (15 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Philadelphia?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Evesham Township DPW Electronics Recycling, about 6.8 miles away.
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