Yardwaste Recycling Center
Springfield recycling facilities are open to the public
All recycling services and products will be available during their usual operating hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday at the YRC, Lone Pine, Franklin Ave. The Household Chemical Collection Center is by appointment only.
Buildings and bathroom facilities at recycling sites will remain closed to the public. All patrons are encouraged to follow CDC physical distancing guidelines, including practicing proper hand washing techniques, staying at least six feet from others, staying home while sick and wearing a face mask and/or gloves.
In addition, visitors will be encouraged to follow the following guidelines:
- Use recycling bins one person at a time.
- Limit the number of family members visiting the facility and have only one person exit the vehicle.
- Be prepared with all recyclables properly broken down and ready for deposit in a bin.
- Avoid socializing or lingering.
We thank the community for their patience and continued support as we remain mindful of the safety of our visitors and staff.
Road 119, Brookline, Missouri. The services of the Yardwaste Recycling Center are available for residents of Springfield and Greene County. Products are for sale to the general public, regardless of residency.
- Recycling Center and Yardwaste Recycling Center Brochure (PDF)
- Compost and Mulch Products Available at the Yardwaste Recycling Center
Hours of operation
Winter Hours (first Tuesday in November-first Tuesday in April)
Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays
Summer Hours (first Tuesday in April-first Tuesday in November)
Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Holidays
*Seasonal Sundays 1-5 p.m.
*1st Sunday in April through 3rd Sunday in May (closed Easter)
*1st Sunday in November through 1st Sunday in December
All customers must be unloaded by closing time.
No sales 30 minutes prior to closing.
Call the Recycling Hotline: 864-1904 for more info.
Guidelines
Some fees apply - Please read all information carefully. Yardwaste is defined as bulk or grass clippings, leaves, garden and flowerbed vegetation, and small, non-woody shrub trimmings.
We do not accept lumber, fence posts, trash, rocks, dirt etc.
The Yardwaste Recycling Center is the only location residential brush in pickup loads and larger will be accepted. These large quantities are not accepted at the Recycling Centers at Lone Pine or Franklin.
- Limbs must be cut to 4 feet maximum length
- Limbs up to 6 inches in diameter are acceptable loose
- Limbs over 6 inches in diameter and root balls must be taken to the Springfield Sanitary Landfill
- Brush that is already chipped is accepted at the Yardwaste Recycling Center subject to existing fees (We reserve the right to limit quantities accepted)
Brush Disposal Fees
| Charge Per Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Car/SUV/Pickup or Trailer under 8 ft. | $8 |
| Trailer - 8-12 ft. | $15 |
| Trailer - 13-16 ft. | $20 |
| Dump Truck | $30 |
| Large Volume fee/cubic yard | $5 |
- Yardwaste is accepted at no charge from residences, commercial haulers and lawn services.
- Materials must be free of rocks and lumber, limbs and trash.
- Materials must be removed from containers, i.e. trash bags, boxes, and etc.
Payment
Payment may be made by:
- Cash or check paid on site
- Coupons which are available in $8, $15 and $20 amounts from the Finance Department for Brush disposal only. Cannot be used for product purchases.
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and
Christmas Day.