Municipal Compost Site

Location

We are located at the Newell Recycling Depot

Open Dates

We are open April 1st - October 31st. Winter drop off times can be arranged by contacting Newell Recycling.

Hours

Monday - Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Excluding holidays
Normal weekly yard waste collection for 2018 is still to be announced. Dates are weather dependent.  

Items For Drop Off

Residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings and small branches. Food scraps are not accepted because they attract unwanted pests and create contamination in the finished compost. Additional processing must occur with the addition of materials beyond yard waste and this is currently not in effect.

Yard Waste Bins

Currently, single dwelling houses and duplexes have individual yard waste (compost) bins for leaves, grass clippings, and small branch 1/4" in diameter. Yard waste should be placed directly into the compost bin without bagging. If these bins are being misused (by people placing garbage and non-compostable items inside), they will be removed.

Backyard Composters

The City of Brooks offers a $25 rebate for any resident that purchases a backyard composter from a local retailer. Bring your receipt to City Hall and receive a credit on your utility account.