Tree Branch Recycling Facility

How it works

The City and County of Broomfield runs the Tree Branch Recycling Facility to help residents dispose of vegetative debris at no charge. Residents can bring tree and shrub branches, and the city chips those branches into mulch that is used in Broomfield parks and made available for resident use.

The page says the facility also offers yard waste disposal year-round. This expands the accepted materials beyond branches to include grass clippings, weeds, leaves, pumpkins, and perennial flower clippings.

What the money covers

There is no cash payment or reimbursement. The benefit is free disposal of accepted yard waste and free mulch for resident use.

Accepted materials

Accepted items include:

• Tree and shrub branches
• Grass clippings
• Weeds
• Leaves
• Pumpkins, with a separate dumpster available
• Perennial flower clippings

Branches more than 18 inches in diameter must be cut into 4-foot lengths.

What is not accepted

The page says:

• No paper bags
• No plastic bags
• No wire, nails, or metal of any kind
• Household hazardous waste is not accepted

If debris is brought in a bag, residents must take it out of the bag before depositing it in the bin.

Amounts and access

Free mulch is available year-round for Broomfield residents. Residents may take as much mulch as they need; there is no limit stated.

How to use the facility

The site is at 2990 W 124th Avenue, within the Tree Branch Recycle & RV Wastewater Disposal Facility. Regular hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule is in effect year-round, with some holiday exceptions.

Timing and deadlines

The page lists the following closures:

• July 4
• November 11
• November 28
• December 23
• December 26
• January 2, 2027

The site may also close when it is extremely muddy or wet. The page says holiday trees will be accepted later in the year, and residents should check back for more details in December.