Yard Waste
Did you know that state law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other plant material from being put in the trash?
Search the Disposal Directory to find more drop-off locations. Call first to verify fees, days, hours, and materials accepted.
Some waste haulers may pickup yard waste. Contact your hauler for details.
- Items accepted from households only. No business waste allowed.
- Bags of yard waste must be emptied on site and taken with you.
- Residents bringing material by mechanical or hydraulic dumping trailer will need to fill out the Dumping Trailer Approval Form and receive approval from county staff before bringing the trailer to theNorth Yard Waste Site.
- Need to renew your dump trailer permit? You will receive an email one month prior to your permit’s expiration with a link and instructions for renewal.
Download and save the North Yard Waste Brochure (PDF) for quick reference.
Location
6065 Headwaters Pkwy., Forest Lake, MN 55025
Winter Hours: December 1 - March 31
- Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (or dusk)
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on all county-observed holidays.
Drop-Off Procedures
- Items accepted from households only.
- No business waste.
- Bags of yard waste must be emptied on site and taken with you.
- Residents bringing material by mechanical or hydraulic dumping trailer will need to fill out the Dumping Trailer Approval Form and receive approval from county staff before bringing the trailer to the North Yard Waste Site.
Items Accepted
- Branches and twigs.
- Garden waste.
- Grass clippings.
- Lake weeds.
- Leaves.
- Tree waste and shrubs.
- Food scraps (Must be separated from yard waste. Learn more about food scraps drop-off.).
Items Not Accepted
- No sod.
- No stumps or root balls.
- No dirt, rocks, or mulch.
- No business waste.
Open to everyone. Fees apply.
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Leaves, grass, and plant trimmings can be combined with fruit and vegetable scraps in a home compost bin to create a rich organic material for your lawn and garden.
Benefits of composting
- Reduce yard, garden, and food waste
- Reduce water and fertilizer required for your lawn and garden
- Improve soil quality and supply essential nutrients for plant growth