Beginning April 1, the Basswood Road and Woodland Drive Compost Site will have new operating hours.
The Basswood Road Compost Site will be open Monday-Friday, 7am – 6pm and Saturdays from 8am until 6pm.
The Woodland Drive Compost Site will be open Monday-Friday, 10am – 6pm and Saturdays from 8am until 6pm.
Starting Saturday, April 6, the Recycling Center Main Office will be open Monday-Friday 7am – 4pm, and Saturdays from 8am to noon. Please visit the office during these hours to purchase wood-mulch and sifted compost or to recycle electronics.
Both Compost Sites and the Main Office are closed on Sundays and holidays.
Unacceptable Items
Ashes
Treated and Untreated Lumber
Branches wider than 6 inches in diameter or 5 feet long
Logs and Stumps
Animal waste or carcasses
Kitchen waste
Sod with the soil attached
Sand, Soil, Gravel, Rocks or Concrete
Construction and Demolition Waste
Trash, Garbage Bags or Plastic
Placing materials outside the designated areas or placing anything besides accepted items inside designated areas is considered illegal dumping and subject to fine per Manitowoc County Code Section 6.17.
Acceptable Items
Brush, branches and Christmas trees less than 6 inches in diameter and 5 feet long
Leaves
Grass and lawn clippings
Garden waste including pumpkins, fruit and vegetables
Woodchips and sawdust from untreated wood
Flowers and plants
Weeds
Sod with the soil removed
Wood mulch and compost are available for a fee at the main office. Deliveries can be arranged at the Main Office or by calling 683-4333. Loading is generally available for small loads with trailers or open truck beds M-F from 7:30 to 3:30 only. Delivery and loading availability depend on weather and site conditions. For current pricing or other questions visit Manitowoccounty.com/recyclingcenter and click on compost or call the Manitowoc County Recycling Center at 920-683-4333.
