State law in Minnesota prohibits the disposal of yard waste with your garbage. If you have the ability to take your yard waste to a compost site, you have the choice of a number of privately-run sites in the area. All yard waste disposal is subject to fees; call ahead for pricing.
Food & yard waste drop-off locations
The Mulch Store, Empire
16454 Blaine Ave
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-423-4401
www.mulchstoremn.com
Open year-round
Call for hours.
Accepts: Leaves, grass clippings, brush, tree waste, stumps, logs, and all food scraps
For Sale: Compost, landscape mulch.
Yard waste only drop-off locations
The Mulch Store, Burnsville
1030 W Cliff Rd
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-736-1915
www.mulchstoremn.com
Open seasonally (April through November 30, weather permitting).
Call for hours.
Accepts: Leaves, grass clippings, brush, tree waste, stumps, logs, soil.
For Sale: Compost, blended dirt, landscape mulch.
Gertens R.E.S.
805 Yankee Doodle Rd
Eagan, MN 55121
651-209-3511
www.gertens.com
Open seasonally (April through November 30, weather permitting).
Call for hours.
Accepts: Leaves, grass clippings, soft plant material, brush, tree waste, stumps, logs, soil, sod, fill, gravel, stone/rock, concrete (rebar-free).
For Sale: Compost, landscape mulch, decorative rock.
Gertens Brickyard (retail location)
5500 Blaine Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-450-1501 (store)
651-239-1369 (direct)
www.gertens.com
Open year-round
Call for hours.
Accepts: Leaves, grass clippings, soft plant material, brush, tree waste, stumps, logs, soil, sod, fill, gravel, stone/rock, concrete (rebar-free).
For Sale: compost, top soil, landscape mulch, decorative rock, gravel, river rock.
South Saint Paul Compost Site
681 Verderosa Ave
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651-554-3260
www.southstpaul.org
Open seasonally.
See website for hours.
Accepts: Grass, sod, sod trimmings, garden waste. You may bring your compost in any type of bag or by the trailer load.
Fee: Call for fees.
Davey Tree Horticultural Specialists, Inc.
405 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul
Phone Number: (651) 451-8907
Open seasonally- call for exact dates
Saturday: 8:00am- 12:00pm
Accepts: Brush disposal
Fee: $10/load - cash only
Residents can also schedule a pick-up with their garbage service provider for an added fee.