Brush/Tree Waste
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Yard Waste
State law prohibits putting yard waste in your garbage, (Minnesota Statutes § 115A.931).  “Yard waste” includes garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, shrub and tree waste, and prunings.  Most garbage haulers offer separate yard waste collection services.

Anoka County has 2 compost sites available to its residents:  Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Site in Lino Lakes.  You must show proof of residency to use these sites. Residents may drop off yard and tree waste.

The compost sites are a good option when you have large quantities of leaves or grass clippings that you are unable to compost or leave on your lawn at home. 

When you drop off yard waste at one of the compost sites, you will need to unload it and take your bags or containers back home with you. Tree waste may be brought in loose or bundled.

Materials accepted and fees:
Leaves and Grass (and other non-woody yard waste)

The following materials can be mixed together and are charged the same rate; acorns, garden waste, grass clippings, leaves, pine cones and needles, sod (residential quantities), soft bodied green plants and weeds.

All materials must be debagged.

• 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 following materials are considered tree waste; brush, evergreen boughs, logs, shrub trimmings, stumps.  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

You may also take free finished, unscreened compost from the sites when it is available.  Call 763-767-7964 for compost availability.  Remember to bring your own shovel and containers.  Screened compost and various mulches are for sale at the Bunker Hills site only.

Reduce
Limit your selection to trees of reliable hardiness in your area.  Planting species appropriate for Anoka County soil is the best way to reduce tree and brush waste.  Anoka County Extension Service offers information about appropriate species to plant. Visit the University of Minnesota Extension Service or contact the Anoka County office at 763-755-1280 and Anoka County Conservation District at 763-434-2030.

Anoka County staff obtained information for this resource by researching various directories, along with telephone verification. It is not an endorsement of the businesses listed, nor does it imply that the businesses are in compliance with applicable laws. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional. For additional listings, we recommend the local telephone directory. ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO VERIFY INFORMATION BECAUSE POLICIES FREQUENTLY CHANGE.
 
This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.

 
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