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Composting Facility
City of Lawrence Compost Facility
1420 E 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-3032A municipal composting site in Lawrence for residents and landscapers dropping off yard trimmings and food scraps. Located on E 11th Street, it’s the kind of place local gardeners and people doing spring cleanups bring piles that won’t fit in curb carts. Expect a working, no-frills operation rather than anything flashy.
Drive into a gravel or paved lot and follow signs or staff directions to where piles and bins are. There will be rows of composting windrows or heaps and places to tip materials into - bring a tarp or truck bed liner to keep things tidy. Vehicles usually pull up, unload, then leave; bring gloves and a shovel if doing a big drop-off. Busy times, especially weekends in spring and fall, can mean a short wait in line.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort materials at home so leaves, branches, and food scraps are separated - it makes unloading much quicker.
- Cover loose loads during transport to prevent debris on the road and to keep things from blowing out of pickup beds.
- Bring basic cleanup gear: heavy gloves, a rake or shovel, and a tarp; those save time and keep the truck cleaner when leaving.
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