Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Minnesota

Aitkin County Recycling Center

36488 400th Ave Aitkin MN 56431 USA

(218) 927-7342

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (6 reviews)

The Aitkin County Recycling Center is a county-operated drop-off recycling facility at 36488 400th Ave in Aitkin, MN, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Recycling and composting are free to use for Aitkin County residents. From May through October the site also takes yard waste such as brush under 4 inches in diameter, leaves, and grass clippings. The county additionally runs E-Waste Day and Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events for electronics and hazardous materials.

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City of Becker Compost Facility

12456 153rd Ave Becker MN 55308 USA

763-200-4275

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

4.7 (3 reviews)

The Becker Yard Waste Site is located at 12456 153rd Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308. It is a site for residents to drop off various yard waste materials such as grass clippings, leaves, and clean wood. Access is provided via a compost card available at Becker City Hall.

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South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center

1400 W 96th St Bloomington MN 55431 USA

(612) 348-3777

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (112 reviews)

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center is a recycling drop-off center based at 1400 West 96th Street in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility

505 County Rd 37 NE Buffalo MN 55313 USA

(320) 963-5797

Mon Closed · Tue-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri-Sun Closed

4.4 (19 reviews)

The Wright County Compost Recycling Facility located at 505 Co Rd 37 NE will be closed for renovations starting April 18th, 2025, with limited operations resuming on April 29th, 2025, at a temporary location at 5538 85th St. NW, Maple Lake. During this transition, services such as accepting tires, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, batteries, styrofoam, TVs, and large quantities of cardboard will be unavailable. Accepted items at the temporary location will include household hazardous waste, curbside recycling, sharps, and small amounts of yard waste. Large quantities of cardboard will not be accepted due to limited space. The facility is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 am to 5 pm, and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8 am to noon for drop-off of various recyclables. Customers are required to unload themselves, and all items must be clean and free of food debris. The facility does not accept plastic bags, food waste, or styrofoam packaging. Appointments are no longer necessary, and a fee schedule is available for reference. Only yard waste and brush from homeowners are accepted, with waste from contractors or businesses not being allowed. Household hazardous waste items accepted include acids, adhesives, aerosol cans, automobile fluids, cleaners, paints, varnishes, and more. Recyclables accepted include aluminum cans, tin cans, glass containers, plastic, and more. There is a fee for disposal of certain items, and all fluids must be in containers of 5 gallons or less.

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Carver County Environmental Center

116 Peavey Cir Chaska MN 55318 USA

(952) 361-1835

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 12:00 – 7:00 PM · Thu 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (57 reviews)

The Carver County Environmental Center, located at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska, MN 55318, offers disposal services for hazardous waste, electronics, and hard-to-dispose-of materials in a safe and responsible manner. The center operates with specific hours from Wednesday to Saturday, with new hours starting June 4, 2025. Visitors are required to store materials in their vehicle's trunk, truck bed, or trailer, and may need to unload items themselves. The center accepts various items such as batteries, household hazardous waste, organic waste, recyclables, and certain appliances for a fee. Not accepted items include auto glass, clothing fabric, construction debris, and more. Residents from specific counties can use the center, while businesses need to make appointments for drop-offs. The center also provides information on battery safety, sharps disposal, mattress recycling, and a Very Small Quantity Generator program for businesses. Visitors are advised to review instructions before their visit, including segregating materials and having payment ready. For more details, visitors can contact the center directly.

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Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site

13285 Hanson Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55448 USA

763-324-3400

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 – 5:00 PM

4.4 (84 reviews)

Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids accepts yard waste and organic materials for composting. This site is dedicated to supporting local recycling efforts and sustainability initiatives.

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Elk River Landfill

22460 Hwy. 169 NW

(763) 441-2464

Landfill on Highway 169 listed as a year-round, fee-based disposal option for yard waste when the Maple Grove seasonal site is closed.

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Gene Henry Memorial Recycle Center

Hoyt Lakes MN 55750 USA

Mon 1:00 – 6:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 1:00 – 6:00 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (2 reviews)

Hoyt Lakes’ Gene Henry Memorial Recycle Center accepts plastic, glass, tin, aluminum, paper, magazines, catalogs, corrugated cardboard, yard waste, and fluorescent tubes. Open Monday and Wednesday 1–6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–noon; closed City holidays. The City page does not state a street address.

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Inver Glen Library Food Scrap Drop-Off

8098 Blaine Avenue

Dakota County food scrap drop-off at Inver Glen Library. Residents sign up, bring food scraps for free, and receive tips and compostable bags.

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Inver Grove Heights Brickyard Yard Waste Site

2475 53rd St. E.

651-450-1501

Year-round yard waste drop-off at a brickyard on 53rd Street East in Inver Grove Heights. It takes brush, yard waste, prunings, logs, sod and soil, and hardscaping.

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Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site

7701 Main St Lino Lakes MN 55038 USA

(763) 324-3400

Mon Closed · Tue 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 – 5:00 PM

4.0 (22 reviews)

Bunker Hills and Rice Creek are two compost sites in Anoka County that accept yard waste, tree waste, and organic food scraps from residents. They also take Emerald Ash Borer-infested tree waste. Visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before closing, present proof of residence, and ensure their waste is free of garbage or plastic. Tree waste can be loose or bundled, with bundling encouraged for lower fees. The sites have specific hours of operation depending on the season, and fees are charged based on volume for tree waste. Anoka County residents can get unscreened compost for free, and there are additional materials available for purchase. Commercial businesses have different rates and need to contact the site operator for more information. The sites do not accept certain materials like garbage or recyclables, and state law prohibits putting tree and yard waste in the garbage.

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Maple Grove Yard Waste Drop-off Site

10300 Maple Grove Pkwy N Maple Grove MN 55369 USA

(763) 420-4886

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

4.6 (182 reviews)

The Maple Grove Yardwaste Site is a privately owned, seasonal yard waste recycling site on Maple Grove Parkway, open April 1 through November 30. Residents of Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Champlin, New Hope, Crystal, and Rogers (with permit) drop off free with a valid picture ID; other residents and commercial customers pay a fee. Leaves, grass, brush, logs under 10 inches, buckthorn, mulch, garden waste, sod, dirt, sand, gravel, and aggregate under 2 inches are accepted, each at its own dumping spot, so mixed loads are refused. The site is a Minnesota Department of Agriculture approved disposal site for emerald ash borer infested wood. Stumps and dimensional lumber are turned away.

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RRT Yard Waste Drop-Off

630 Malcolm Ave SE

(612) 331-4610

Malcolm Avenue facility in southeast Minneapolis that accepts yard waste year-round for a fee, giving north metro residents an option outside the April to November Maple Grove season.

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Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility

2710 N Pacific St Minneapolis MN 55411 USA

(612) 673-2917

3.0 (7 reviews)

The recycling center in Minneapolis offers garbage collection weekly, recycling pickup every other week, and organics recycling for food scraps and compostable items at no extra cost. They also provide large item collection services and yard waste collection from mid-April through November. Additionally, the center offers a disposal guide to help residents properly dispose of various household items, as well as options for requesting special cleanups for an added fee. Visitors can also learn about becoming a recycling block leader to help neighbors recycle more efficiently and reduce waste. The center encourages community cleanup efforts and provides resources for preventing and removing graffiti, reporting illegal dumping, and managing waste at events. For those interested in the services, the center's address is Eastside Maintenance Facility, 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, with office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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Minnetonka Recycling Info

11522 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka MN 55305 USA

(952) 988-8400

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

3.7 (3 reviews)

Minnetonka's drop-off center is available 24/7 to residents and businesses. The city lists household recyclables and organics such as food scraps, food-soiled paper, coffee grounds and yard-free plant trimmings. The recycling entrance is at 11511 Minnetonka Blvd, across from the fuel pumps; the facility address is 11522 Minnetonka Blvd. Garbage, bulky items and construction debris are prohibited.

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Ideal Transfer Station

33503 W Island Lake Dr Pequot Lakes MN 56472 USA

(218) 543-6372

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (6 reviews)

The Ideal Transfer Station is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm, located off County Road 16 at the end of West Island Lake Drive, approximately 2.5 miles east of Hwy. 371 or 5.5 miles west of Ideal Town Hall. A yearly permit costing $15 is required for access, allowing users to bring items for recycling, yard waste for composting, and brush. The facility accepts clean plastic, newspaper, glass, tin, aluminum for free recycling, but household garbage in recycling bins can lead to permit revocation. Hazardous waste like paint, solvents, and aerosol cans can be disposed of for free with a completed survey form. Yard waste like leaves, grass clippings, and garden cleanup is accepted, with permit holders entitled to one free small load per year. Items not accepted include hypodermic needles, fluorescent bulbs, heavy equipment tires, and concrete. The station reserves the right to refuse service, and all charges are at the attendant's discretion. Visitors are advised to check in with the attendant before unloading items to avoid fines for illegal dumping. Contact John Bilek, the town clerk, or any supervisor for questions or comments.

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Plymouth Recycling Drop-off

14900 23rd Ave N Plymouth MN 55447 USA

763-509-5906

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

4.8 (79 reviews)

The Plymouth Recycling Drop-Off Site is designated for residents and small businesses in Plymouth. Open seven days a week, it is located next to the Plymouth Maintenance site at 14900 23rd Avenue North.

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Rosemount Yard Waste Site (Blaine Avenue)

16454 Blaine Ave. E.

651-423-4401

Yard and wood waste site on Blaine Avenue East in Rosemount, open year round. It accepts soil and sod and takes food waste separately.

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Roseville Yard Waste

2495-2531 Dale St N Roseville MN 55113 USA

(651) 792-7004

Mon-Tue 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM · Thu-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.6 (12 reviews)

The City of Roseville operates a curbside recycling program for residents, contracted through Waste Management. Recycling is collected every other week, with pickup days determined by the zone a property falls in. The program uses Single Sort collection, meaning paper, bottles, and cans go into the same bin without separation. Multi-unit residential buildings are also served through carts or dumpsters in designated areas.

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Frank and Sims Yard Waste Collection Site

1150 Sims Ave St Paul MN 55106 USA

(651) 633-3279

Mon 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.6 (136 reviews)

Ramsey County operates seven yard waste collection sites that are free and open to Ramsey County residents, as well as Hennepin County residents living in Saint Anthony Village. Washington County residents can use specific sites for free. The sites accept leaves, grass, pumpkins, garden waste, and food scraps, but not wood chips or mulch. Commercial lawn care, landscape, and tree services are not allowed to use the sites. Residents must keep leaves and grass separate from trees and shrubs, empty bagged waste on-site, and maintain social distancing. A photo ID is required for access, and specific hours of operation are in place from April to November. Additionally, Ramsey and Washington counties have a reciprocal use agreement for certain sites. Visitors are advised not to remove wood waste from the sites and to follow guidelines on transporting diseased trees and preventing the spread of jumping worms. The sites do not accept dirt or sod, and residents are prohibited from taking plant material home. Instructions on using the sites, including waste separation and disposal methods, are provided, along with information on invasive species and the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine. Commercial yard waste sites are available for businesses, and there are opportunities for community group volunteering.

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Midway Yard Waste Collection Site

1943 Pierce Butler Rte St Paul MN 55114 USA

(651) 633-3279

Mon 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.6 (114 reviews)

Ramsey County offers seven yard waste collection sites where residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings, brush, and other plant materials for free, as state law prohibits these items from being put in the trash. The facilities accept seasonal yard waste and provide specific hours and locations for drop-off. Additionally, the county's Environmental Center offers services for household recycling, hazardous waste and electronics disposal, food scraps collection, business recycling programs, pollution prevention initiatives, and reuse and donation opportunities. Visitors can access a A to Z Green Guide for more information and assistance.

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Scrapbusters

1477 Maras St

952-461-2800

Scrapbusters hauls junk, tears down small outbuildings, and clears out foreclosed properties from its base in Shakopee. Crews take curbside piles and heavy or bulky items from inside a home, from furniture, mattresses, hot tubs, and refrigerators to yard waste and construction waste, and donate gently used furniture and household items instead of landfilling them. The company is a registered collector of appliances and electronics in Minnesota, serving government organizations, businesses, and households, and brings collected items to its licensed Shakopee transfer station for sorting and recycling. Demolition work covers sheds, garages, and similar structures. Commercial customers rent dumpsters in several sizes.

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SMSC Organics Recycling Facility

1905 Mystic Lk Dr S Shakopee MN 55379 USA

(952) 233-9191

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (62 reviews)

Welcome to the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). This facility focuses on being a good steward of the earth by recycling organic materials such as paper, food, and yard waste from residential, commercial, and municipal customers. They craft a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer for gardening, farming, landscaping, and more, as well as process wood for mulch. Their Dakotah Roots products, available for retail and wholesale, include compost and compost blends. Visitors can also learn about their Household Organics Recycling Program and take advantage of services like Spring Yard Waste Drop-Off, where drop-offs are free for the month of May. Additionally, there are ongoing promotions such as the Mulch Makeover Giveaway and discounts during International Compost Awareness Week. Customers can also earn a free drop-off after making four paid drop-offs by asking for a punch card.

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Battle Creek Yard Waste Collection Site

389 Winthrop St. S

651-633-3279

Apr-Nov: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tue, Thu closed. Dec-Mar: Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Ramsey County yard waste site at 389 Winthrop St. S in the Battle Creek area of St. Paul. It takes leaves, grass, pumpkins, garden waste, and food scraps, but not trees or branches. Washington County residents also use it for free.

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Summit Hill Yard Waste Collection Site

870 Pleasant Ave

651-633-3279

Apr-Nov: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; Tue, Thu closed. Dec-Mar: Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Ramsey County yard waste site at 870 Pleasant Ave in St. Paul's Summit Hill area. It takes leaves, grass, pumpkins, garden waste, and food scraps. Access from Pleasant Ave via Benhill Road and Victoria Street South is closed until late October for road construction, and the St. Clair Ave entrance stays open.

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