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:

  1. Leaves, Grass & Non-woody Yard Waste
  2. Tree Waste
  3. Organics

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

*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.