West Yellowstone Compost Facility

A small-town composting spot just off Ecology Lane in West Yellowstone, used by homeowners, landscapers and anyone hauling green waste from town or the surrounding counties. It’s the sort of place people swing by with yard clippings, branch piles, or bags of food scraps rather than tossing into the regular trash. Winter and big seasonal cleanups change how busy it gets, so plan accordingly.

The site looks more industrial than a park - piles of browns and greens, turned compost rows, and a gravel drive in. Pull up to a manned booth near the entrance and they’ll point where to drop loads; there’s usually a place to scale vehicles, so expect to pause on the way out as well. Dumping spots are obvious once past the booth, but larger trailers need a bit more room to maneuver. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, often mean a short line and slower service.