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Yard and Tree Waste
Mulching naturally fertilizes and strengthens the lawn to make it more resistant to disease. Simply mow and leave the clippings where they lay. No cost, no bagging, no hauling. Learn more by
downloading our publication "Composting and Grasscycling".
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.
In addition to curbside pickup of garbage and recyclables, your garbage hauler may offer curbside pickup of yard waste.
Anoka County has two compost sites available to its residents that accept yard waste:
You must show proof of residency in Anoka County to use these sites.
Anoka County residents may drop off yard and tree waste; yard waste is $4.00 for each load (up to 4 cubic yards). An additional 50¢ per cubic yard will be charged in excess of 4 yards and tree waste is charged by the cubic yard.
Both sites are managed by RRT Processing Solutions.
The sites accept leaves, grass clippings, weeds, garden wastes,
soft-bodied non-woody plant prunings, sod (residential quantities),
acorns, pine needles, brush, logs and stumps.
Leaves and grass must be debagged. Please unload your yard waste and take your bags
or containers home.
Tree waste may be loose or bundled. The more compact you make your load of tree waste, the lower the fee. (See Tree Waste Alternatives below.)
When available, finished compost may be picked up on a first come,
first served basis (non-commercial use only). Be sure to bring your own
containers and shovel. For compost availability or other information call
RRT Processing Solutions, which manages the compost sites, at 763-767-7964.
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Bunker Hills Compost Site
Location: 13285 Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids, one mile north
of TH242 (Main Street)
Hours of operation:
April – November, weather permitting
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving
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Rice Creek Chain of
Lakes Compost Site
Location: 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, south of 35W off CSAH
14 (Main Street), there is no exit from 35W to County Road 14, use the
Lake Drive (CSAH 23) exit from 35W and take Lake Drive north to Main
Street.
Detours to county compost sites will be in effect starting
spring/summer 2007. For current construction information, visit
www.anokacounty.us/highways.
Hours of operation:
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)
Friday closed
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving
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Tree Waste Alternatives
State law prohibits putting brush and tree waste in your
garbage. Anoka County compost sites accept tree waste for a fee, charged by the cubic yard. Your garbage hauler may separately collect brush and
tree waste for a fee. You may also use tree waste as firewood
or chip it for mulch.
There are several drop-off sites that accept tree waste for a
fee from Anoka County residents. To view detailed information on tree waste see the Brush/Tree Waste section in our Recycling Directory.
To find an on-site tree service, which could include trimming, removal,
chipping and pickup, check your business services phone directory under
“Tree Service” or “Ground Maintenance.”
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Anoka County Integrated Waste Management
Government Center
2100 Third Avenue, Room 340
Anoka, MN 55303-2265
Phone: (763) 323-5730 | Fax: (763) 323-5731 | E-mail:
use the Contact Us page