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Leaf and yard waste in Chatham, MA

A pile of oak leaves and brush with paper bags beside a gray-shingled Chatham house with a split-rail fence

Where leaves and brush go

Leaves, pine needles, grass, weeds and manure go on the yard waste pile, bags emptied. Branches, logs and trimmings go on the brush pile, with logs not exceeding 4-foot lengths. The guide lists bags as not acceptable on both piles.

The station is at 97 Sam Ryder Road, open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Wednesdays until further notice. MassDEP bans leaves and yard waste from disposal.

Brush fees and the load size

The fee sheet, effective July 1, 2026, charges by vehicle for brush: $10 for a car trip, $35 for a pickup or trailer and $48 for a one-ton truck, or $5 for each barrel. We found no fee line for leaves alone from residents. Call 508-945-5151 to ask.

A whole yard's autumn cleanup of oak leaves and pine needles can outgrow a car. The pickup or trailer rate is $35 per trip.

When a crew is better

Storm limbs, an old fence and a pile of brush from a lot clearing are all heavy. JUNKRUN loads them by hand: a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, three-quarters $409, a full trailer $519, with a $159 minimum. Boxes and bags are $11 each.

The town's compost page gives soil advice for using the station's compost and sells the Earth Machine home bin for $50 through a MassDEP grant.

Before you load yard waste for the Chatham station

  • Empty every bag onto the pile; bags are refused.
  • Cut branches and logs to 4-foot lengths or shorter.
  • Keep leaves and brush in separate loads.
  • Bring a card; cash works only up to $50.
  • Skip Wednesday: the station has been closed that day until further notice.
  • Call 508-945-5151 to ask whether residents pay for leaves alone.

Local resources in Chatham

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

Does Chatham pick up leaves at the curb?

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The pages we read show no curbside leaf pickup. Leaves go to the Transfer Station yard waste pile.

How long can logs be at the Chatham Transfer Station?

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Logs may not exceed 4-foot lengths, per the town's recycling guide.

How much is brush at the Chatham station?

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$10 per car trip, $35 per pickup or trailer and $48 per one-ton truck on the fee sheet effective July 1, 2026.

Can I bring leaves in plastic bags?

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Not on the pile. Empty the bags; the pile refuses bags.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Chatham before you go.

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