Wakefield Yard Waste Site Opens For Season Next Month

WAKEFIELD, MA — The Nahan Street Yard Waste site opens for the season next month.

The following is a statement from the Town of Wakefield:

The yard-waste site opens for the season on April 6. View the 2024 schedule (2 pages).

The Nahant Street yard waste is available for the disposal of leaves, grass, clippings, shrubs, and brush on scheduled dates throughout the season. A permit is required to obtain access and is available to Wakefield residents only. Permits can be obtained at the DPW office at Town Hall during regular business hours or purchased online. Proof of Wakefield residency is required at the time of purchase. Permits must be renewed annually at a cost of $25.

Commercial vehicles, trucks over ½ ton, and landscaping companies are not permitted at the Nahant Street Site. All yard waste brought to the Nahant Street site must be covered during travel. All leaves brought in plastic bags must be emptied. Bags must be removed from the site by the owner.

Grass clippings, leaves and plant prunings can pollute Wakefield’s lakes and streams when washed directly into storm drains. Proper disposal and composting of yard waste keeps our Town’s natural resources healthy.