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Composting Facility
Town of Norwood Compost Facility
NORW-12 1L, 5th St, Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-1413Small municipal composting site on 5th Street in Norwood, used by residents dropping off yard material and other compostable community loads. Located at NORW-12 1L, it’s the town spot people head to when cleaning up the yard or trimming trees.
Drive in off 5th Street and pull up toward a small entrance booth and a scale - expect to stop at both. The site is outdoors with piles and windrows visible from the driveway, plus trucks and trailers moving around. Drop-off bays are laid out for quick unloading, and there are signs to point the way once past the gate. Ground can be rough or muddy after rain, so plan vehicle access accordingly.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose leaves and grass clippings with a tarp for the drive over; loose material blows everywhere on windy days.
- Cut branches into manageable lengths before bringing them; it makes unloading faster and fits trailers better.
- Wear boots and old clothes - mud and dust are part of the deal, especially in spring and after storms.
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