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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.
Greene County
Franklin Avenue Recycling Center ↗
Item price: call to confirmOpen to the public · Springfield
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowLimited amounts: leaves (10 bag limit), brush and sticks (2 bundle limit).
Lone Pine Recycling Center ↗
Item price: call to confirmOpen to the public · Springfield
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowLimited amounts: leaves (10 bag limit), brush and sticks (2 bundle limit).
Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee appliesOpen to the public · Brookline
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Clay County
Kearney Recycling Center and Leaf/Brush Drop-off ↗
Item price: call to confirmOpen to the public · Kearney
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
St. Louis City
North Transfer Station (City of St. Louis) ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · St. Louis
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
South Transfer Station (City of St. Louis) ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · St. Louis
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Howell County
West Plains Transfer Station and Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee appliesAccess: call to confirm · West Plains
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowPage says compost-yard drop-off is free but also lists a $5 charge for the first 6 bags; call to confirm.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- RSMo 260.250 ↗
- RSMo 260.270 ↗
- Residential Refuse Drop Off - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Springfield Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill ↗
- Franklin Avenue Recycling Center - Springfield ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Mattress Recycling - Springfield ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Recycling Center & Leaf/Brush Dropoff - Kearney ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Lone Pine Recycling Center - Springfield ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Yardwaste Recycling Center - Springfield ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Facilities - Springfield ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- North Transfer Station - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- South Transfer Station - City of St. Louis ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Transfer Station - City of West Plains ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026