Compost Sites
Yard and Tree Waste
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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.
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.
- $4.00 for each load up to 4 cubic yards.
- An additional 50 cents per cubic yard will be charged in excess of 4 yards.
Leaves and grass must be debagged. Please unload your yard waste and take your bags or containers home.
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 - $6.00/cubic yard
- Branches or logs greater than 6 inches in diameter - $10.00/cubic yard
- Trunks or stumps greater than 2 feet in diameter - $40.00/cubic yard
- Christmas trees - $1.50/tree
(Accepted at Bunker Hills site only, following the holidays.)
See Tree Waste Alternatives below.
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Compost sites now open.
Please note hours and fees before going to either site.
Bunker Hills Compost Site
Location: 13285 Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids, one mile north
of CSAH 14 (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. (or sunset, if earlier)
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)
Closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving
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 about this site call 763-767-7964.
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Compost sites now open.
Please note hours and fees before going to either site.
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.
Hours of operation:
April - November, weather permitting
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. (or sunset, if earlier)
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier)
Closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving
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 about this site call 651-429-3723.
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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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2100 3rd Avenue, STE 340
Anoka, MN 55303-5032
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