Lexington Compost Facility

A local composting spot in Lexington for people dropping off yard waste and food scraps. Neighbors, landscapers, and anyone with a carload of organics use it to get rid of leaves, branches, and kitchen compostables instead of putting them at the curb. It’s tucked on Hartwell Avenue, in a no-frills industrial lot where the piles and equipment are hard to miss.

Drive into a paved lot with large windrows or piles of organic material and a few pieces of heavy equipment moving material around. There’s a small entrance area with a booth or office near the driveway where vehicles queue up and directions are given before unload. Vehicles are usually directed to a specific drop-off point for yard waste or food scraps, and traffic can back up on weekends or during spring cleanup. The site looks functional - mud and gravel in places, marked lanes, and clear signs about banned items and separation rules common to Massachusetts facilities.