Compost Site
City of Defiance Compost Site
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.
Normal hours of operation until Nov. 20th, 2018. After Nov. 20th we will be open only the following dates:
Saturday November 24th, 2018 & Saturday December 1st, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed on the following Holidays: Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
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:
Compost Site 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, November 22nd, 2018