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Leaf and yard waste in Plymouth, MA

A large pile of fallen oak leaves and brush with paper leaf bags beside a gray-shingle house in coastal Massachusetts

Leaves, grass and wood ash at Manomet

The A to Z disposal guide lists grass clippings and leaves at the Manomet compost pile and says cold wood ash may be dumped in the Manomet compost pile. The guide says only cold ashes; cold coal ash goes in an orange PAYT bag. The station is open 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and needs a permit: FY27 recycling-only is $60, a full-year pass $190, 30 days $30.

The town ended curbside trash and recycling on July 1, 2018, and its pages describe no curbside leaf or brush program. A private hauler is the only curb option, and each sets its own yard waste rules. The guide does not say whether leaves must be bagged or loose; call the Solid Waste office at 508-830-4162 ext. 12100.

Brush, branches and stumps: debris weekends only

Brush is a gap in Plymouth's year-round service. The guide lists brush and tree branches as not accepted and tree stumps as not accepted. The DPW opens an area behind the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 131 Camelot Drive, for residential tree debris on set weekends. The most recent posted dates were Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free with proof of residency. The spring 2026 weekend was April 25 and 26, 2026.

Only vegetative debris qualifies: brush, trees, stumps, branches, limbs. No building debris, bulky waste, appliances, electronics or commercial construction debris DPW attendants direct the unloading. The town has not posted a next weekend. Watch the town's News & Updates page, or call 508-830-4162 ext. 12100.

Compost at home, or pay for curbside food waste

The town sells Earth Machine compost bins at the Manomet station and the DPW at 159 Camelot Drive for $55 each, check or money order only. The bin is 33 inches across, 33 inches high and rodent resistant. Food scraps are a separate program: the town names Black Earth Compost as a preferred vendor, serving The Pinehills and Redbrook communities now and expanding to more neighborhoods. The page lists a $36 set-up fee, $20.99 a month for weekly pickup or $15.99 for every other week.

A fall yard cleanup that includes a rotted fence panel, a pile of limbs and a worn-out grill is where JUNKRUN fits: quarter trailer $209, half $319, three-quarters $409, full trailer $519. We take yard debris with the junk, minimum $159.

Plymouth leaf and brush timeline, checked November 2026

  1. Spring 2026 (past)

    DPW tree-debris weekend, April 25 and 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 131 Camelot Drive.

  2. October 10-11, 2026 (past)

    DPW tree-debris weekend, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free with proof of residency. Last posted dates.

  3. Now through winter

    Leaves and grass clippings: Manomet compost pile, Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat with a permit. Brush has no year-round outlet.

  4. Late December

    The DPW posted the January 2026 tree weekends on December 30, 2025; see the Christmas tree page.

  5. Spring 2027

    The town has not posted a spring 2027 debris weekend. Call 508-830-4162 ext. 12100.

Local resources in Plymouth

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 Plymouth have curbside leaf pickup?

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No. The town ended curbside trash and recycling on July 1, 2018 and posts no curbside leaf program. Leaves go to the Manomet compost pile or a private hauler.

Where do I take brush and branches in Plymouth?

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The Manomet station lists brush and branches as not accepted. The DPW accepts them on posted debris weekends, free with proof of residency, at 131 Camelot Drive. The last posted weekend was October 10-11, 2026.

Can I put grass clippings in the Plymouth transfer station?

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Yes. The guide lists grass clippings and leaves for the Manomet compost pile. You need a vehicle permit.

What does the DPW debris weekend not take?

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Building debris, bulky waste, appliances, electronics and commercial construction debris. Only brush, trees, stumps, branches and limbs are accepted.

Sources

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

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