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Feedstocks: Branches (no bigger than 4ft. in length and 4" in diameter), Wood Waste (shrubs, twigs, short tree trimmings), Brush, Christmas Trees, Leaves
7:00am-4:00pm
Open for Delaware County residents only. Proof of residency is required. Business and landscapers are permitted, but must have permission with the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority.
Residents can PICK UP processed compost at the Marple Transfer Station. Residents can DROPP OFF shrubs and tree trimmings no wider than 4" in diameter nor longer than 4' in length on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00am to 4:00pm January thru September at the County's Compost Farm located on the grounds of Chester Transfer Station, 2300 Concord and Incinerator Roads.
Newtown Township
209 Bishop Hollow Road
Newton Square, PA 19073
Feedstocks: Leaves (Picked up twice during Nov & Dec)
Leaves collected during the fall leaf collection season are composted and returned to township residents for use in their gardens. Leaf Compost is available at the following compost pickup sites: Emlen Tunnell field Fenimore Woods Hartford Park Ithan Valley Park Skunk Hollow Park Warren G Filipone Park The Willows Residents should bring a means of loading and transporting your leaf compost (shovels, containers and/or trailers with tarps). Leaf compost must be contained in the vehicles used for transporting and care should be taken so as not to spill any material on the roadways. Residents may take as much compost as needed while supplies last. Leaf compost is for Radnor Township residents only. No commercial use intended.
Radnor Township 301 Iven Avenue Wayne, PA 19087
Contact: Dan Malloy Phone: (610)-688-5600
Products: Compost, Mulch
Feedstocks: Leaves, grass, and christmas trees
Facility Location: Skunk Hollow Park
Swarthmore Borough
121 Park Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Contact: Jane Billings
Phone: (610)-543-4599