Yard and Tree Waste Disposal
Yard and tree waste includes brush, garden debris, grass clippings, leaves, sod, logs, trees and stumps, plants (indoor and outdoor), compost, mulch and wood chips. It is illegal to put yard and tree waste in your household garbage.
Disposal options
See the Managing Yard Waste brochure (PDF) for more information on yard waste disposal options, including more detailed information about yard waste drop-off sites.
- Curbside pick-up: Contact your waste hauler to find out if they offer curbside pick-up. Call to schedule a subscription for weekly or bi-weekly yard waste pickup or a special one-time pickup, and for material preparation requirements and fees.
- Drop-off locations: See drop-off locations below. Call first for hours, special conditions and fees. Also check with your city or waste hauler for options in your community - some cities cities have small municipal drop-off sites and/or special collection days.
- Backyard composting: Composting in your backyard is an easy way to turn much of the waste from your yard and kitchen into a rich material that you can use to improve your soil.
Yard Waste Drop-off Sites: Open to all residents of Hennepin County
A quarantine is in place for Hennepin County to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer. Hennepin County residents should take yard waste to the nearest site within the county. You may be turned away if you bring yard waste to sites outside of Hennepin County.
| Location/Phone | Materials Accepted | Residency and Customer Restrictions and Material Requirements | Dates Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres Mulch 3825 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park 763-425-8822 |
Brush, diseased trees, Christmas trees, logs | Commercial and residential | April 1 to November 30 |
| Maple Grove Yard Waste Site 14796 101st Avenue North, Maple Grove 763-420-8971 |
Brush, leaves, garden waste, grass, sod (small quantities), straw, diseased trees, logs, wood chips, soil (small quantities) | Commercial and residential All material must be debagged. No mulch. |
April 1 to November 30 |
| SKB Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station 630 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis 612-331-4610 |
Brush, leaves, garden waste, grass, straw, diseased trees, Christmas trees, logs, stumps, wood chips | Commercial and residential | Year round |
| The Mulch Store by Specialized Environmental Technologies 4275 Creekview Circle, Minnetrista 952-446-1056 |
Brush, leaves, garden waste, grass, sod, straw, diseased trees, Christmas trees, logs, stumps, wood chips, soil | Commercial and residential | April to November |
Yard Waste Drop-off Sites: Open to residents of certain cities only
| Location/Phone | Materials Accepted | Residency and Customer Restrictions and Material Requirements | Dates Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hopkins Yard Waste Site 3100 Hopkins Crossroads, Hopkins 952-939-1382 |
Brush, leaves, garden waste, grass, straw, diseased trees, Christmas trees, wood chips | Hopkins refuse customers only. Identification checked/proof of residency required. |
Late spring through November |
| City of Minnetonka Public Works 11522 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minntonka 952-988-8430 |
Brush, Christmas trees, logs Leaves in the spring and fall. With leaves: garden waste, straw, wood chips Diseased trees - call first |
Residents of Minnetonka only. Identification checked/proof of residency required. Cover or secure your load before coming to the facility |
April to November |
| City of Plymouth Yard Waste Site 14900 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth 763-509-5906 |
Brush, leaves, garden waste, straw, logs, wood chips (also available for taking) Diseased trees - must be marked |
Residents of Plymouth only. Identification checked/proof of residency required. |
April through November |
Compostable bag requirements
Residents in Hennepin County who bag their yard and organic waste are required to put their waste out for pickup in compostable bags. Acceptable bags include either paper (Kraft) bags or compostable plastic bags. Residents who use yard waste carts or who deliver and dump out their yard waste at compost sites are not affected.
Learn more about the requirements, where to buy compostable bags, and frequently asked questions on the Compostable Bag Requirements web page.
Disposing of ash tree waste
The emerald ash borer, a destructive tree pest that attacks and kills ash trees, was recently discovered in Hennepin County. To prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer, a quarantine is in place for Hennepin County that prohibits hauling ash tree waste out of the county.
Ash tree waste should be taken to the closest disposal site to minimize the spread of the emerald ash borer. Some yard waste haulers and sites cannot accept ash tree waste.
See the list of ash tree waste disposal sites.
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