Compost Site Information and policies

Compost site stickers are for Foxborough residents ONLY. They are available at the Compost Site on East Belcher Road during regular business hours (see below).  Proof of Foxborough residency is required along with a driver’s license. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Site Hours

ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING WHEN THE COMPOST SITE IS CLOSED! If the gate is open before/after hours, it is for employee access only. Residents are not permitted to use the site outside of the parameters below.

• Site will open Monday, April 13, 2026. Closing date TBD (Typically through November.)

• 7:45 am to 3:45 pm Monday - Saturday (weather permitting)

• Closed holidays & inclement weather.

General Rules

Residents & landscapers that do not follow these rules will be banned from using the compost site.

• ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING WHEN THE COMPOST SITE IS CLOSED! If the gate is open before/after hours, it is for employee access only. Residents are not permitted to use the site outside of the parameters listed above under Site Hours.

• All stickers must be adhered to the vehicle.

• All vehicles are subject to inspection of load debris by the site attendant.

• Vehicles larger than a small dump truck and large trailers are not allowed.  

• Operator of vehicle must provide driver's license or other acceptable residency identification.

• Leaves and grass MUST be separated from other materials and dumped in appropriate area.

Items Accepted

• Leaves (must be separated from other materials and dumped in appropriate area)

• Grass (must be separated from other materials and dumped in appropriate area)

• Brush

• Branches no larger than 4" in diameter.

Items Not accepted

• Trash or construction debris of any kind. Please remember this is a compost site, not a general dump.

• Plastic bags

• Stumps, logs, or tree rounds.

• Landscape timbers, fence or other manufactured wood products.

• Green materials containing paints, oils, metal hardware, hazardous waste, or any non-biodegradable materials.

• For information on how to dispose of items not accepted at the compost site, visit our Trash & Recycling page or DPW FAQ page. You can also find information by visiting RecyclingWorks Massachusetts.

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