How to Dispose of Yard Waste in Easton

Spring has finally sprung, which means almost all of the snow has melted and revealed what has been collected since last year.

You’re likely planning on heading out this weekend to tackle the yard work. But what to do with the leaves and branches?

There is no curbside in Easton and there’s nowhere in in town to bring your leaves, but here’s what the Town of Easton suggests:

“Yard waste has been banned from solid waste disposal facilities by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for many years. Therefore you cannot simply put the leaves out with the trash.

“Residents who don’t hire landscapers to rake and dispose of their leaves have a couple of options.

“1. Compost your leaves. Composting is relatively easy and takes less space than you think. Composting is environmentally beneficial because it provides nutrients for your garden and is economical. Click here for a guide to composting at home.

“2. Take your leaves to a site that has been registered with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Click here for a list of sites in the region.

“Unfortunately, there are no registered sites in Easton.

“Remember, it is never OK to dump yard waste near a wetland or body of water.”

Check out the Easton Municipal Waste Management page for more information.