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Where to dump yard waste in Illinois

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These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Many compost yards take leaves and grass free or cheap. Plastic bags are often not allowed, so use paper bags or loose loads.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

Creekside Compost Elburn ↗
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Open to the public · Elburn
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Green Soils Management East Dundee ↗
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Open to the public · East Dundee
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Midwest Compost Elgin ↗
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Open to the public · Elgin
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Midwest Compost West Chicago ↗
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Open to the public · West Chicago
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Midwest Organics Recycling ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · McHenry
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City of Lake Forest Compost and Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Lake Forest
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Potts Lane Landscape Waste Facility ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Paris
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Quad Cities Landfill ↗
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Open to the public · Milan
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WM DeKalb County Landfill ↗
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Open to the public · DeKalb
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Landscape Recycling Center ↗
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Access: call to confirm · Urbana
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Lee County Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Dixon
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Ogle County lists landscape waste as allowed.

Prairie Hill Landfill ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Morrison
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Rochelle Municipal #2 Landfill ↗
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Access: call to confirm · Rochelle
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Rock River Valley Composting ↗
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Access: call to confirm · Cherry Valley
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.