Allegany County Government operates a yard trimmings and mulch site for Allegany County residents and businesses at 11700 PPG Road, North Branch Industrial Park, off of Maryland Route 51 South.
To get started, check out our Backyard Composting Basics (PDF).
Residential Use Only: The site is for Allegany County residents only and is intended strictly for residential use.
♻️ We ask all users to continue using the site responsibly. While this service is free for residents, it does come at a cost to the County. Excessive dumping — often by contractors — threatens the future of the program.
You Need to Know
- Free drop off of accepted items.
- Free pick up of mulch.
Accepted
Grass, leaves, brush, trees and tree limbs six inches or less in diameter, Christmas trees, and other fresh holiday greenery free of artificial decorations of any type.
Not Accepted
Stumps, roots, trees and tree limbs more than six inches in diameter, rubble, demolition material, lumber, pallets, railroad ties, and all other items not listed as "accepted."
Yard Trimmings & Mulch Site Hours
The 2025 season ends on December 14th.
The site will be closed for the winter and will reopen in the spring.
In-Season operating hours:
Saturday and Sunday
Dawn- Dusk