Woody Waste Compost Site
East Cocalico Township provides a Woody Waste Compost Site FREE of charge to Township residents for the disposal of approved woody waste materials.
The site is intended to provide residents with a convenient way to properly dispose of branches, stumps and other accepted materials while helping keep reusable organic material out of the regular waste stream.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Hours may be subject to change due to holidays, weather, site conditions or Township operations.
Who Can Use the Site?
The Woody Waste Compost Site is FREE for East Cocalico Township residents.
There is no need to check in before using the site; however, please have your driver’s license or other proof of East Cocalico Township residency available in the event you are asked to verify residency while using the facility.
Non-Township residents and commercial landscapers are not permitted to use the site.
What Does the Site Accept?
The Woody Waste Compost Site accepts ONLY the following materials:
- Branches — no greater than 1½ inches in diameter
- Stumps — no greater than 12 inches in diameter
- Corrugated Cardboard — clean and flattened; place in the designated cardboard dumpster. Corrugated cardboard has a wavy/fluted layer between the outer sheets.
Corrugated Cardboard Recycling
A large dumpster is available at the Township Municipal Building for residents who need additional space to recycle corrugated cardboard.
Please make sure boxes are clean and flattened before placing them in the dumpster. Only corrugated cardboard should be placed in this container.
What Is NOT Accepted?
All other materials (grass clippings, leaves, sod, turf, etc.) are NOT accepted at the Woody Waste Compost Site.
Please do not leave any materials at the site that are not specifically listed above as accepted items. Materials that do not meet the size requirements are also not accepted.
Before You Visit
Help us keep the site clean, safe and available to residents by separating your materials before arriving and following all posted instructions. Materials that do not meet the size or acceptance requirements should not be left at the site.
Questions?
Not sure whether your material is accepted? Contact the Township Office before bringing it to the site.
Phone: 717-336-1720
Christmas Tree Recycling – January Only
Christmas trees are handled separately from the Woody Waste Compost Site.
During the month of January, East Cocalico Township residents may dispose of Christmas trees in the designated area at the Township Municipal Building, 100 Hill Road, Denver.
The Christmas tree drop-off area is available seven days a week from dawn to dusk during January. Please follow the posted signs directing you to the designated disposal area.
Before dropping off your tree:
- Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland and other decorations.
- Remove tree stands and other non-organic materials.
- Remove plastic bags or coverings used to transport the tree.
- Do not place Christmas trees in the Woody Waste pile.
Christmas tree recycling is a free service for East Cocalico Township residents only.
