The Knox County Compost Facility will reopen to the public on Monday, October 5th with new hours, a new operator, and a new way to drop off yard waste. Now operated by Green Machine Shingle Recycling, LLC, the Knox County Compost Facility is still free for Knox County residents. When you arrive, just be ready to present Photo ID as proof of residency.

Hours are as follows:
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March 1st – October 31st:
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
8:00:am – 12:00pm Saturday
Closed Sunday and Holidays
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November 1st – February 28th:
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday & Wednesday
8:00am – 12:00pm Saturday
Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Holidays
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If you represent a business, are not a Knox County resident, or if you plan to bring more than 30 cubic yards of material over the course of a year, drop off fees will apply. Typical fees include:
– $30.00 per trailer or pick-up truck OR
– $3.00 per cubic yard (20 yard minimum) OR
– $60.00 per trailer or $6.00 per yard for large stumps or virgin wood over 12″ Contaminated loads may be rejected or incur additional cost.
For questions about fees, reach out to Green Machine directly at (740) 694-4677.