Compost Site


 Location: West end of Central Street
 Hours of Operation: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm,  Friday, Saturday, and Monday
 Closed all Statutory Holidays

The compost site will open 24 May 2024 for the Season (usually mid May to October - weather permitting) and will accept garden waste, leaves, grass clippings and branches under 6" in diameter.  

This site will not accept elm trees or elm branches, tree stumps or tree roots, construction material, wood shingles or treated wood, table scraps or garbage.  All bags, boxes and containers must be removed.  This facility is free to the public.
 
Please note that City of Melfort residents can haul elm trees to the landfill for a fee.  Click on Dutch Elm Disease FAQs for more information.

Commercial loads of trees will not be accepted at the Compost Site.  Commercial loads of trees will be accepted at the City of Melfort Landfill. Regular rates will apply.

The City does not currently sell compost, mulch, or wood chips.
Under evaluation

This site will be closed on all statutory holidays within the season: 

July 1st closed - will be open Tuesday July 2nd instead

August 5th closed - will be open Tuesday August 6th instead

September 2nd closed - will be open Tuesday September 3rd instead

October 14th closed - will be open October 15th instead (weather permitting)