Compost Site
City of Defiance Compost Site opens March 19, 2019
The City of Defiance offers a location for citizens to dispose of yard waste. The entrance drive is located along the west fence of General Motors. All private residents are welcome to take compost and mulch from the site when available.
Days and Hours of Operation until November 26, 2019:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
After November 26, 2019, the compost site will only be open the following dates:
- Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Compost Site will be closed for the season starting December 8, 2019 and re-open in March 2020. The date to be determined.
The Compost Site is available to Defiance City residents only and must show a valid driver’s license or utility bill to access the site.
Acceptable Materials:
Leaves
Grass Clippings
Plant Materials
Brush
Limbs (under 12″ in diameter)
Shrubs
Non-Acceptable Materials:
Dirt
Construction Debris
Tree Stumps
Limbs exceeding 12″ in diameter
Trash (cans/plastics/automative parts/etc.)
Animal Waste
Black Walnuts & Hulls
Commercial dumping is prohibited.
**Regulations and hours are subject to change.**
For Information call City of Defiance Water Pollution Control Division at 419-782-0841
Contact Information:
Water Pollution Control
26273 State Route 281 East
Defiance, Ohio 43512
419.782.0841
Assistant Superintendent – Andrew Richardson
More information on trash disposal:
information on home composting:
Days & Hours of Operation:
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Closed on the following Holidays:
Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Thursday, November 28, 2019
Last day open for 2019 is Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m – 2:30 p.m. Then closed for the season.