Compost Sites
Anoka County has two compost sites that accept grass, leaves, non-woody yard waste, tree waste and organics.
You are required to:
- unload your own yard waste,
- take empty bags/containers with you, and
- ensure any yard waste you bring to the site is free of garbage, recyclables or plastic.
Tree waste may be loose or bundled.
Organics are collected in a separate container at the compost sites. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the program to receive information on how to get started. Learn more about the organics drop-off program.
Bunker Hills, Coon Rapids
Location
13285 Hanson Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
One mile north of CSAH 14 (Main Street)
Turn east at stop light intersection of 133rd Ave and Hanson Boulevard Compost site is one mile east of Hanson Boulevard on 133rd Avenue. Watch for directional signs at Hanson Boulevard and 133rd Avenue.
See a map (PDF) | Get driving directions
Site Phone:
To contact the Bunker Hills site directly call 763-767-7964. Contact sites directly for product availability.
Hours of Operation
April - November, weather permitting
- Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
December - March, weather permitting
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
Closed New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Rice Creek, Lino Lakes
Location
7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
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. Use entrance to Wargo Nature Center.
See a map (PDF) | Get driving directions
Site Phone:
To contact the Rice Creek site directly call 651-429-3723. Contact sites directly for product availability.
Hours of Operation
April - November, weather permitting
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: closed
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: closed
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
December - March, weather permitting
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
Closed New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Materials Accepted:
Leaves, Grass, and Non-Woody Yard Waste
The following materials are accepted:
- acorns
- garden waste
- grass clippings (must be debagged)
- leaves (must be debagged)
- pine cones and needles
- sod (residential quantities)
- soft-bodied green plants, and weeds
Tree Waste
The following materials are considered tree waste:
- brush
- evergreen boughs
- logs
- shrub trimmings
- stumps
- wood chips
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.
Organics
There is no charge for county residents to drop off organic waste.
The following materials are accepted:
- food scraps
- non-recyclable un-coated paper
- and compostable products certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). Click here for a full list of accepted items, available municipal and county programs and to sign up for the county drop-off program.
*Please unload and debag all yard/tree waste and bring all bags/containers home. Even paper or other compostable bags need to be debagged and brought home. Reusable alternatives to bags that work well are plastic garbage cans or tarps.
Fees:
- Bunker Hills Site - Accepts cash, credit and debit card payments.
- Rice Creek Site - Accepts cash, credit and debit card payments.
- You must show proof of residency.
Leaves, Grass and Non-Woody Yard Waste Fees
| Cubic Yards *Residential pricing only | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0-4 cubic yard (1 cubic yard = approximately 5 to 8 yard waste bags.) | No Charge |
| Each additional cubic yard over 4 cubic yards | $.050 |
Tree Waste Fees
| Description *Residential pricing only | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tree waste, 6 inches or less in diameter, up to 2 cubic yards | No Charge |
| Branches or logs, 6 inches or less in diameter, more than 2 cubic yards | $8 per cubic yard |
| Branches or logs, 6-18 inches in diameter | $12 per cubic yard |
| Branches, trunks, or logs, 18 inches or more in diameter | $24 per cubic yard |
| Stumps, 1-36 inches in diameter | $60 per cubic yard |
| Stumps, 36 inches or more in diameter | $120 per cubic yard |
| Christmas trees (decorations removed) | No Charge |
| Christmas wreaths (OTI's sole discretion for acceptance) | No Charge |
Materials for Purchase
Compost and mulch will not be available for purchase December through March. April through November, mulch and screened compost may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis (non-commercial use only). Materials must be loaded into an open bed truck and/or trailer. For safety reasons, residents are not allowed to load any of the purchased materials. Contact sites directly for product availability.
Unscreened Compost
When available, unscreened compost is free to Anoka County residents. Be sure to bring your own containers and shovel and you must be able to load yourself.
About Brush, Tree & Yard Waste
State law prohibits putting brush, tree and yard waste in your garbage, (Minnesota Statutes § 115A.931). “Yard waste” includes garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, shrub and tree waste, and prunings. Your garbage hauler may offer separate yard waste collection services.
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.
In addition to curbside pickup of garbage and recyclables, your garbage hauler may offer curbside pickup of yard waste.