fallen leavesState 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.

Contact Us

City Education Department
13713 Frontier Court
Burnsville, MN 55337-3817
Phone: 952-895-4559

Dakota Valley Recycling

DVR is the partnership recycling department for the Cities of Apple Valley, BurnsvilleEagan and Lakeville that connects residents and businesses to recycling, composting and waste disposal information.

DVR is not a drop off facility and does not accept any materials for recycling.