Compost Sites
Anoka County has two compost sites that accept grass, leaves, non-woody yard waste, tree waste, and organics (food scraps).
Tree waste is charged based on volume, so bundling is encouraged for a lower fee.
What to know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before close.
- Check in at the attendant station before dropping off any material.
- Provide your driver's license or other proof of residence at check-in.
- Unload your yard waste.
- Take all bags/containers/tarps with you.
- Ensure any yard waste or food scraps you bring to the site is free of garbage, recyclables, or plastic.
- Tree waste may be loose or bundled. Remove bundling materials such as rope and twine and bring it home.
- Tree waste is charged based on volume, so bundling is encouraged for a lower fee.
- No tree waste hauled by a tree service company in a trailer or truck longer than 12' will be accepted at the compost sites at this time. Tree service companies hired by county residents, please contact the compost site contractor at (763) 862-0016 with questions.
Materials Available at Compost Sites
Unscreened Compost
Unscreened compost is free to Anoka County residents, when available. You must load the unscreened compost yourself. Be sure to bring your own containers and shovel.
Materials for Purchase
Contact the site operator, OTI, Inc., directly for pricing and availability. Mulch and screened compost can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis (non-commercial use only), April through November only. For safety reasons, residents are not allowed to load any purchased materials. Contact the site operator for assistance.
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
- Follow 133rd Avenue for 1 mile
- Gated entrance on the right
See a map (PDF) | Get driving directions
Hours of Operation
April 1 - November 30, weather permitting
- Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
December 1 - March 31, weather permitting
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
Rice Creek, Lino Lakes
Location
7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
South of 35W off CSAH 14 (Main Street)
- Lake Drive (CSAH 23) exit from 35W
- North on Lake Drive and right (east) on Main Street
- Turn right at Wargo Nature Center sign
- Gated entrance on the right
See a map (PDF) | Get driving directions
Hours of Operation
April 1 - November 30, weather permitting
- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
December 1 - March 31, weather permitting
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day including the following Friday, Christmas Day
Materials Accepted
The compost sites accept yard waste, tree waste, and organics/food scraps
Emerald Ash Borer-infested tree waste is accepted. Learn more about the pest, identification, and ash tree management tips here.
Yard Waste
- acorns
- garden waste
- grass clippings (must be debagged)
- leaves (must be debagged)
- pinecones and needles
- sod (residential quantities)
- soft-bodied green plants, and weeds
Tree Waste
- brush
- evergreen boughs
- logs
- shrub trimmings
- wood chips
Fees:
- Fees listed below are for Anoka County residents only. Proof of residence is required.
- Both compost sites accept cash, credit, and debit payments.
- For ease of payment, keep materials separated by category as they are listed on the price sheet. This will also save you time at the compost site because many categories need to be placed in separate piles due to differing processing needs. Co-mingled loads may be accepted but will be charged an additional fee.
- Tree waste is charged based on volume, so bundling is encouraged for a lower fee.
Anoka County Resident Yard Waste Fees (Leaves, Grass and Non-Woody Plants)
| Cubic Yards *Residential pricing only | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0-4 cubic yards (1 cubic yard = approximately 5 to 8 yard waste bags.) | No Charge |
| Each additional cubic yard over 4 cubic yards | $0.50/yard |
Anoka County Resident 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 |
| Wood chips | $5.00 per cubic yard |
| Stump grindings and old mulch | $15.00 per cubic yard |
| Christmas trees (decorations removed) | No Charge |
| Christmas wreaths (OTI's sole discretion for acceptance) | $5.00 each |
Additional Information
State law prohibits putting tree and yard waste in your garbage, (Minnesota Statutes § 115A.931). “Yard waste” includes garden waste, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, small shrub, and tree trimmings.
Commercial businesses are subject to different rates than those listed below. Contact the site operator OTI, Inc. directly at: (763) 862-0016 to learn more about these rates or to set up a business account.