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The Fairmount Organic Recycling Center

The Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center is located at:
3850 Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-685-0108

Philadelphia Residents

For residential use, city residents may obtain compost, mulch, wood chips and herbivore manure. There is no charge for small amounts of materials (up to a 30 gal. can). Residents that wish to obtain more than the free allotment must purchase the materials. (please refer to the rates listed below).

Upon arrival at the Center, residents must provide their driver's license to Recycling Center staff to demonstrate proof of residency. Residents must also complete a daily log-in sheet and waiver form prior to loading materials onto their vehicles.There is a public section for those wishing to pickup free materials. (Cars Only) Purchased materials can be loaded with a front end loader by Park Staff. (Trucks, trailers)

Logs are also available for cutting into firewood. There is no charge.

Interested parties must follow the above instructions and must bring their own tools. (Chain saw and splitter recommended for cutting logs into firewood)

Registration Form

Compost Report

Informational Flier

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3PM

Saturday Hours:
April 4 - November 28
7:30AM-11:30AM

Rates:
$10 minimum charge
All transactions subject to applicable sales tax.

Pick-Up	Disposal
Minimum amount: 1/2 ton	Minimum amount: 1/2 ton

*Compost*	*Clean Materials*
Screened Leaf Compost*	Clean Leaves
$18 per 1/2 ton	$20 per 1/2 ton

	Clean Grass Clippings
	$20 per 1/2 ton

Wood Chips	Wood Chips
$10 per 1/2 ton	$15 per 1/2 ton

Shredded Wood Mulch	Brush
$20 per 1/2 ton	$30 per 1/2 ton

Herbivore Manure	Herbivore Manure
$15 per 1/2 ton	$5 per 1/2 ton

* Screened Leaf Compost is made from leaves and herbivore manure. No sewage or sludge material is used in the processing of the compost. The Park's compost is safe for gardens and is tested periodically to ensure high standards (see Compost Report).

All disposed materials must be clean and delivered separately. No plastic bags, metal or trash of any kind will be accepted.

Credit cards, checks ONLY. No cash accepted.

Fairmount Park reserves the right to refuse disposal of any materials.

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