The City of Marshalltown's Compost Facility will open for the season on Friday, March 29th, 2024.
Our Normal Hours of Operation for 2024 will be:
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (loading assistance by appointment from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Our Easter Weekend Hours will be:
Good Friday -> Friday, March 29th, 2024: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (no loading assistance)
Saturday, March 30th, 2024: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Easter Sunday -> Sunday, March 31st, 2024: CLOSED
Fee Schedule
2024 Fee Schedule
Compost Sale Notes
We currently have compost for sale.
Loading Notes
With a signed liability waiver & $20 loading fee, city staff are available by appointment only on Fridays from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm for loading assistance on large loads of compost or wood chips (when available). Compost is sold only to residents, no commercial or contractor operations. Please request this appointment through the compost gatekeeper.
Permitted Materials
Disposable plastic bags are not allowed to enter the facility. Tree root balls/stumps are not accepted.
The facility accepts tree debris and yard waste. The Street Division processes some of the yard waste materials into compost. There is a charge for all materials coming in and compost going out. When available, cut-your-own firewood (at your risk) and wood chips are available at no cost.
The local landfill does not accept trees, branches, leaves, brush, or yard and garden waste for disposal. These items should be brought to the Compost Facility.
