Yard Waste and Composting

Yard waste includes leaves, brush, grass clippings, and other plant material.

Disposal Options

State law prohibits the disposal of yard waste such as leaves, branches, weeds, and grass clippings in the trash. Residents can use one or more of the following disposal options:

• Curbside yard waste collection

• Ramsey County yard waste collection sites

• Washington County Northern Yard Waste collection site

• Home composting

Requirements

If your yard waste is dropped off at a yard waste collection site or is picked up by the City's contract hauler, state law requires utilization of a reusable container or special bag that can be composted. Plastic bags are not considered reusable or compostable and are banned for purposes of yard waste disposal.

Depositing leaves, grass clippings, trash and soil from the boulevard or private property into the street is prohibited, as these items may end up being washed into the storm drainage system as an illicit discharge