Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026

Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility

Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility is a compost and yard waste site in Monroe County, NY, listed under Rochester. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 33 other drop-off sites in Monroe County.

Address	10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 Directions
County	Monroe County, NY
Phone	(585) 753-7600
Website	monroecounty.gov
Hours	Wed: 1 pm to 6:30 pm Sat: 7:30 am to 1 pm Closed on holidays, including Wednesday, November 11 and Saturday, November 28. Shorter waits after 3 p.m. on Wednesdays or before 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Household hazardous waste requires an appointment; electronics, appliances, tires and general recycling do not.
Fees	Passenger tire (under 19.5 in), off rim $7 Passenger tire (under 19.5 in), on rim $12 Light truck tire (19.5-22.5 in), off rim $12 Light truck tire (19.5-22.5 in), on rim $20 Truck tire (22.5-24.5 in), off rim $20 Truck tire (22.5-24.5 in), on rim $40 Tire fees as posted on the county's ecopark tire page (off-rim price raised as of 1/1/2026); tires are paid by credit or debit card only, limit 4 tires per person. No fees are listed for household hazardous waste or electronics.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Operated by a local government agency
Accepts	Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, hazardous waste, paint, batteries
Not accepted	household trash, construction debris, mattresses, yard waste, motor oil, business waste
Payment	card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: monroecounty.gov, monroecounty.gov, monroecounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Monroe County

Mill Seat Landfill in Riga does not accept waste directly from residents; it serves commercial accounts only. Residents take household garbage to a private transfer station or landfill such as High Acres (Perinton) or use their town or city service. Source
The county's ecopark does not accept household garbage, construction waste, carpet, lumber, mattresses or yard waste (Christmas trees excepted). Mattresses go back through the retailer's haul-away or your waste hauler. Source
City of Rochester residents can set passenger tires out at the curb for regular refuse pickup. Source

Before you go

Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other compost and yard waste sites nearby

Lorric Development Corp of NY Compost & yard waste site

68 Pine Hill Road, Spencerport · 10 mi · (585) 303-2000

Construction debrisYard waste & brush
Monroe County Compost Facility - Van Lare Compost & yard waste site

1574 Lake Shore Blvd, Rochester · 11 mi · (585) 753-7600
Bergen Composting Compost & yard waste site

6593 North Lake Road, Bergen · 12 mi · (585) 494-2018
Greececompost Facility Compost & yard waste site

286 North Greece Road, Rochester · 12 mi · (585) 723-2376
Webster Highway Department Compost & yard waste site

1005 Picture Parkway, Webster · 15 mi · (585) 872-1443

Dumps for household trash nearby

Mill Seat Sanitary Landfill Landfill

303 Brew Road, Bergen · 12 mi · (585) 494-3000
Waste Harmonics Transfer station

7620 Omnitech Place, Victor · 14 mi
High Acres Western Expansion Landfill Landfill Verified

425 Perinton Parkway, Fairport · 16 mi · (585) 421-6214

Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 2:30 pm … Up to 7 kitchen bags (about one toter): $7

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushMattresses

More in Monroe County

All 34 drop-off sites in Monroe County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New York

Frequently asked questions

Where is Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility?

10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624.

What can I drop off at Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility?

Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: household trash, construction debris, mattresses, yard waste, motor oil and business waste.

Can non-residents use Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility?

No, it is for residents only.

How much does it cost to dump at Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility?

Passenger tire (under 19.5 in), off rim: $7; Passenger tire (under 19.5 in), on rim: $12; Light truck tire (19.5-22.5 in), off rim: $12; Light truck tire (19.5-22.5 in), on rim: $20. Tire fees as posted on the county's ecopark tire page (off-rim price raised as of 1/1/2026); tires are paid by credit or debit card only, limit 4 tires per person. No fees are listed for household hazardous waste or electronics.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility open?

Wed: 1 pm to 6:30 pm; Sat: 7:30 am to 1 pm. Closed on holidays, including Wednesday, November 11 and Saturday, November 28. Shorter waits after 3 p.m. on Wednesdays or before 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Household hazardous waste requires an appointment; electronics, appliances, tires and general recycling do not..

What other compost and yard waste sites are near Monroe County Yard Waste Compost Facility?

Lorric Development Corp of NY in Spencerport (10 mi), Monroe County Compost Facility - Van Lare in Rochester (11 mi) and Bergen Composting in Bergen (12 mi).

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