Keeping Thousands of Tons Out of Landfills
At Good Earth Company, recycling means keeping natural materials in use instead of burying them. We accept branches, leaves, brush, and other clean yard waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
That material is processed on site and reused as landscape and soil-building products—returning organic matter and nutrients back to the land it came from. It’s a simple, local loop: yard waste in, usable materials out.
No trash. No treated wood. Just natural material, responsibly recycled.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling
We accept natural yard waste only, including brush, branches, bushes, grass clippings, flowers, and leaves. Materials must be free of trash and debris.
Yes. Brush must be under 4 feet long and about the width of your hand. Larger or chunk wood must be placed in a separate area and is charged differently.
We do not accept treated or painted wood, plywood, landscaping timbers, construction debris, or trash of any kind.
No. Leaves have their own designated pile and should be separated from other yard waste.
These materials must go into a separate pile. They do not break down into smooth compost and can’t be mixed with regular yard waste.
No. Recycling is drop-off only.
However, yard waste bags collected by city sanitation services are brought to our facility for recycling.
No. Yard waste bags must contain yard waste only. Please do not mix trash into these bags. For pickup schedules and rules, contact your local sanitation department.
Yes. We charge a tipping fee for all material brought in. This helps cover the cost of processing and recycling materials responsibly.
Pricing is based on what you bring material in with:
Car or Van — $15
Compact Pickup — $17
Regular ½- or ¾-Ton Pickup — $21
Small Single-Axle Dump — $24
Large Single-Axle Dump — $50
Tandem Axle Dump — $70
Roll-Off or Compactor Truck — $160
Semi — $200
Trailer pricing is based on length:
7′ or less — $19
8′–9′ — $21
10′–12′ — $24
13′–15′ — $27
16′–19′ — $32
20′ and above — $40
Additional fees:
Leaf vacuum truck or trailer — $25
Dirty chips from tree trimmers — $50 flat fee
Plastic bags must be taken back with you and not left in the recycling pile. Paper bags may be left.
Kitchen-size trash bags — $1 each
Lawn and leaf bags — $1 each
Follow the signs when you arrive. If you’re unsure, just ask—we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Still have questions?
Send us a message and we’ll help you figure out what to bring and where it goes.
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