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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site

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This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.
Name: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site
Address: 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN  55038
Phone: 651-429-3723
Location Notes: Access to this site is through Wargo Nature Center entrance. 		This location is listed for...
(special conditions in parentheses)
 
Brush/Tree Waste  (

Open seasonally April - November, weather permitting.

Hours of operation:

Monday closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Wednesday closed
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Friday closed
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day

* Starting at the end of September, sunset occurs before 7 p.m.  The compost sites are not equipped with lights.  For the safety of our workers and users we cannot allow access to the site after sunset.  Please allow at least 15 minutes before closing time to pay for and unload your yard waste. 

To view a map to this location, click here.

Fee:

Leaves and Grass (and other non-woody yard waste)

  • Free for the first 4 cubic yards (approximately 32 paper yard waste bags) 
  • $5 for each load in excess of 4 cubic yards

Tree Waste
The price depends on the size and amount of the material.  The loads are measured to determine the quantity that is being dropped off.  Tree waste may be loose or bundled.  The more compact you make your load, the lower the fee.

  • Branches 6 inches or less in diameter - $6/cubic yard
  • Branches or logs greater than 6 inches to 18 inches in diameter - $10/cubic yard
  • Branches, trunks, or logs greater than 18 inches in diameter - $20/cubic yard
  • Stumps up to 36 inches - $40/cubic yard
  • Stumps greater than 36 inches in diameter - $60/cubic yard
  • Dirty loads - $20/cubic yard
  • Christmas trees (clean) - No charge
  • Christmas wreaths - $5.00/wreath
)
 
Christmas Trees  (The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site accepts Christmas trees and boughs. There is no charge for Christmas trees. Trees must be free of tinsel, garland, ornaments and stands.)
 
Compost Sites  (

Open seasonally April - November, weather permitting.

Hours of operation:

Monday closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Wednesday closed
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Friday closed
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day

* Starting at the end of September, sunset occurs before 7 p.m.  The compost sites are not equipped with lights.  For the safety of our workers and users we cannot allow access to the site after sunset.  Please allow at least 15 minutes before closing time to pay for and unload your yard waste. 

To view a map to this location, click here.

Fee:

Leaves and Grass (and other non-woody yard waste)

  • Free for the first 4 cubic yards (approximately 32 paper yard waste bags) 
  • $5 for each load in excess of 4 cubic yards

Tree Waste
The price depends on the size and amount of the material.  The loads are measured to determine the quantity that is being dropped off.  Tree waste may be loose or bundled.  The more compact you make your load, the lower the fee.

  • Branches 6 inches or less in diameter - $6/cubic yard
  • Branches or logs greater than 6 inches to 18 inches in diameter - $10/cubic yard
  • Branches, trunks, or logs greater than 18 inches in diameter - $20/cubic yard
  • Stumps up to 36 inches - $40/cubic yard
  • Stumps greater than 36 inches in diameter - $60/cubic yard
  • Dirty loads - $20/cubic yard
  • Christmas trees (clean) - No charge
  • Christmas wreaths - $5.00/wreath
)
 
Sod  (

Open seasonally April - November, weather permitting.

Hours of operation:

Monday closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Wednesday closed
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Friday closed
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day

* Starting at the end of September, sunset occurs before 7 p.m.  The compost sites are not equipped with lights.  For the safety of our workers and users we cannot allow access to the site after sunset.  Please allow at least 15 minutes before closing time to pay for and unload your yard waste. 

To view a map to this location, click here.

Fee:

Leaves and Grass (and other non-woody yard waste)

  • Free for the first 4 cubic yards (approximately 32 paper yard waste bags) 
  • $5 for each load in excess of 4 cubic yards

Tree Waste
The price depends on the size and amount of the material.  The loads are measured to determine the quantity that is being dropped off.  Tree waste may be loose or bundled.  The more compact you make your load, the lower the fee.

  • Branches 6 inches or less in diameter - $6/cubic yard
  • Branches or logs greater than 6 inches to 18 inches in diameter - $10/cubic yard
  • Branches, trunks, or logs greater than 18 inches in diameter - $20/cubic yard
  • Stumps up to 36 inches - $40/cubic yard
  • Stumps greater than 36 inches in diameter - $60/cubic yard
  • Dirty loads - $20/cubic yard
  • Christmas trees (clean) - No charge
  • Christmas wreaths - $5.00/wreath
)
 
Yard Waste  (

Open seasonally April - November, weather permitting.

Hours of operation:

Monday closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Wednesday closed
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Friday closed
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)*
Closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day

* Starting at the end of September, sunset occurs before 7 p.m.  The compost sites are not equipped with lights.  For the safety of our workers and users we cannot allow access to the site after sunset.  Please allow at least 15 minutes before closing time to pay for and unload your yard waste. 

To view a map to this location, click here.

Fee:

Leaves and Grass (and other non-woody yard waste)

  • Free for the first 4 cubic yards (approximately 32 paper yard waste bags) 
  • $5 for each load in excess of 4 cubic yards

Tree Waste
The price depends on the size and amount of the material.  The loads are measured to determine the quantity that is being dropped off.  Tree waste may be loose or bundled.  The more compact you make your load, the lower the fee.

  • Branches 6 inches or less in diameter - $6/cubic yard
  • Branches or logs greater than 6 inches to 18 inches in diameter - $10/cubic yard
  • Branches, trunks, or logs greater than 18 inches in diameter - $20/cubic yard
  • Stumps up to 36 inches - $40/cubic yard
  • Stumps greater than 36 inches in diameter - $60/cubic yard
  • Dirty loads - $20/cubic yard
  • Christmas trees (clean) - No charge
  • Christmas wreaths - $5.00/wreath
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