Yard Waste Compost Facility

Please read: Rules and Regulations

The compost facility is located at 161 Locust Street in Leola (in front of the wastewater treatment plant). The facility is open 24/7 year-round. A fob is required to gain entry into the facility. Township residents (and non-residents) can drop off yard and woody waste (no large tree stumps please) at the facility and also take some mulch if it is available. The mulch must be loaded by hand. No large machinery is allowed at the compost facility.

Township Residents

Entry into the compost facility will cost $2 per trip for Township residents (Commercial customers will be charged $50 per trip). If a fob is lost or damaged, a new fob will be issued for a $10 fee. 

Non-Township Residents

If you live outside West Earl Township you can purchase a fob (photo ID is required) to gain entry into the compost facility. The fees for Non-Township residents are as follows:

  • Upper Leacock Township residents - $10 per trip
  • All other non-township residents - $20 per trip
  • Commercial customers - $50 per trip
  • Replacement fobs - $10

Getting Your Fob Re-loaded

Anyone who wishes to have their fob reloaded can stop into the Township office during regular business hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Or, you can download the fob reload form, fill it out and drop it in the after-hours drop box located next the main entrance of the Township building.

Fob reload form