Finally! Owego’s Free Yard Waste Drop-Off Is Back in 2026

If you’ve been looking at your yard and thinking, “I really need to deal with those branches and leaves,” here’s your chance. The Town of Owego is offering free yard waste drop-off again, making spring cleanup much easier.

Drop-Off Dates and Times

From April 11 to October 24, 2026, Town of Owego residents can bring yard waste to the drop-off site on Kuenzli Road in Apalachin.

The site will be open during these times, depending on the weather:

• Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Whether you’re cleaning up during the week or working on a bigger project over the weekend, you have options.

Accepted Materials

Before you load up your truck or trailer, here’s what you can bring to the site:

• Tree limbs and branches from your yard (no bigger than 6 inches in diameter)
• Brush
• Grass clippings and leaves (just remember to empty your bags and take them home)

Items Not Accepted

Some items are not accepted, so please check before you come:

• Tree trunks, roots, and large logs
• Brush from lot clearing
• Garbage or building materials
• Anything brought by contractors or landscapers

If something isn’t from your regular yard work, it likely shouldn’t be dropped off here.

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Important Reminders

This drop-off site is for Town of Owego residents only. When you arrive, you’ll find designated areas for different types of materials. Sorting your materials correctly will help everything run smoothly.