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Leaf and yard waste in Mashpee

Paper yard waste bags and a tarp of oak leaves beside cut brush at the edge of a sandy lot with pitch pines

Leaves and grass at the gate

The town's composting page says leaves and grass clippings should be placed in the designated yard waste area and adds no bags in either location, so empty bags and take them home. The yard waste FAQ confirms leaves, grass clippings, and shrub (soft) trimmings may be brought for composting with a transfer station or recycling permit. Screened compost is offered seasonally; a sign at the gatehouse says when.

The station is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A recycling-only sticker for residents with private trash pickup is sold by the Town Clerk; the FY27 recycling-only permit is $50.

Brush, limbs and the size limit

The brochure says brush means branches 6 inches in diameter or less, no tree trunks or stumps, limit 1 cubic yard (2 barrels), and the fee page lists brush at no charge. Over that, excess or larger diameter brush is not accepted; the town points to Cape Resources at 280 Falmouth Road in Marstons Mills, 508-428-2613, for the overflow. Call them for hours and fees, which the town does not post.

A storm-cleanup pile of limbs can run past two barrels quickly. For a lot clearing, price by trailer space.

What the town says about fall leaves

The town's fall 2026 stormwater message from the DPW says leaves left in the street clog pipes and, washed into drains, release nutrients that can fuel harmful algae blooms. It asks residents to mulch leaves into the lawn or beds, or bring them to the Transfer Station for composting. The town posts no curbside leaf collection schedule; call the DPW at 508-539-1420 if you believe a program applies to your street.

JUNKRUN hauls leaf piles, brush and yard debris any day: a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, three-quarters $409, a full trailer $519. Boxes and bags of loose debris are $11 each. No travel fee.

Taking yard waste to the Mashpee Transfer Station

  • Bring a sticker or a single-trip pass; yard waste needs a permit too.
  • Empty every bag. The town asks for no bags in the yard waste or food waste areas.
  • Keep branches 6 inches across or smaller; no trunks or stumps.
  • Stay within 1 cubic yard (2 barrels) of brush, which is free.
  • Put leaves and grass in the yard waste area, not in the trash hopper.
  • Go Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • For bigger limbs, call Cape Resources in Marstons Mills, 508-428-2613.

Local resources in Mashpee

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 Mashpee pick up leaves?

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The town's pages post no curbside leaf collection. Leaves and grass go to the yard waste area at the Transfer Station, loose, with a sticker or pass.

Can I bring leaves in paper bags to the Mashpee dump?

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The town's composting page asks for no bags in the yard waste area, so empty paper and plastic bags.

How much brush can I bring to the Mashpee Transfer Station?

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Branches 6 inches in diameter or less, up to 1 cubic yard (2 barrels), no charge. Larger or excess brush is referred to Cape Resources in Marstons Mills.

What does JUNKRUN charge to haul yard waste in Mashpee?

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Priced by trailer space, from a quarter trailer $209 to a full trailer $519, with a $159 minimum and no travel fee.

Sources

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

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