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Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Minnesota

Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 24 sites in Minnesota (22 from official sources and 2 from OpenStreetMap); 13 take brush and branches, 1 gives away free mulch or wood chips, and 1 offers free compost. 14 of the 24 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 11 are seasonal or event-only and 2 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Not every local program in Minnesota is listed yet.

By type: 22 yard waste drop-off, 2 compost pickup, 1 mulch / wood chip pickup, 13 brush & branches.

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.

By city and county

• Saint Paul (4)
• Anoka County (2)
• Carver County (2)
• Hennepin County (8)
• Ramsey County (6)

All listed sites in Minnesota

• City of Albertville Tree & Brush Recycling Center

  6499 Maciver Avenue Northeast, Albertville, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off

  Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-08

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Arden Hills

  1881 Hudson Road, Arden Hills, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Collection Sites · checked 2026-11-09

• Ceres Mulch (Brooklyn Park) – logs and branches

  3825 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

  • Brush & branches

  Hours: Apr 1–Oct 31: Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM; Nov 1–Mar 31: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM; May and June also Sat 7 AM–noon.

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• Chanhassen Public Works Yard Waste Drop-Off (seasonal)

  7901 Park Place, Chanhassen, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Source: Carver County Environmental Services – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-06

• Carver County Environmental Center (yard waste)

  116 Peavey Circle, Chaska, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off

  Source: Carver County Environmental Services – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-06

• Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site

  13285 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Apr 1–Nov 30 (weather permitting): Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun noon–5:00 PM. Dec–Mar: Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

  Source: Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions – Compost Sites · checked 2026-11-09

• WLSSD Yard Waste Compost Site

  2626 Courtland Street, Duluth, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Hours: In season: Wed–Sat 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; closed Sun–Tue and holidays.

  Source: WLSSD (Resource Renew) – Hours & Facilities · checked 2026-11-09

• Eden Prairie Yard Waste Site

  9811 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off

  Source: OpenStreetMap · checked 2026-11-08

• Washington County North Yard Waste Site

  6065 Headwaters Parkway, Forest Lake, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Hours: Apr 1–Nov 30: Mon 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (or dusk), Wed & Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–4:30 PM. Dec 1–Mar 31: Mon 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (or dusk), Wed & Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Closed county holidays

  Source: Washington County (MN) Environmental Center – Yard Waste · checked 2026-11-09

• Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site

  7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Source: Anoka County – Compost Sites · checked 2026-11-09

• Maple Grove Yard Waste Site

  10300 Maple Grove Parkway, Maple Grove, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Hours: Apr 1–Nov 30: Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM; Sun 11 AM–7 PM; closed major holidays

  Source: City of Maple Grove – Garbage, recycling and yard waste · checked 2026-11-09

• City of Medina yard waste site

  2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Hours: Every day 7 AM–7 PM.

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• SKB Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station – leaves and branches

  630 Malcolm Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM year-round; Sat 7 AM–noon (April–November).

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• Minnetonka Public Works Yard Waste Drop-Off

  11522 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Apr 4–Nov 21, 2026: Mon & Tue 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 7 AM–3 PM (extra November Fri/Sun dates). Leaves and yard waste not accepted May 18–Sept 15.

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• Moorhead City Compost Site

  1800 HWY 75 N, Moorhead, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches
  • Mulch / wood chip pickup
  • Compost pickup
  • Free mulch
  • Free compost
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Seasonal (mid-April to the Saturday before Thanksgiving): Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:15 PM; Sat 8–11:45 AM.

  Source: City of Moorhead – Yard Waste and Brush · checked 2026-11-09

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Mounds View

  8307 Long Lake Road, Mounds View, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

• Plymouth Yard Waste Site

  14900 23rd Avenue N, Plymouth, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Brush & branches

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• Olmsted County Compost Site – yard waste drop-off

  305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Compost pickup

  Hours: Seven days a week during daylight hours.

  Source: Olmsted County – Compost Site, yard waste drop-off · checked 2026-11-09

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Battle Creek

  389 Winthrop Street S., Saint Paul, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Frank and Sims

  1150 Sims Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Midway

  1943 Pierce Butler Route, Saint Paul, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – Summit Hill

  870 Pleasant Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

• St. Louis Park brush drop-off site

  6215 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN

  • Brush & branches
  • Seasonal

  Source: Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal · checked 2026-11-09

• Ramsey County Yard Waste Site – White Bear Township

  5900 Sherwood Road, White Bear Township, MN

  • Yard waste drop-off
  • Seasonal

  Hours: Summer (Apr–Nov): Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM; closed Tue/Thu. Winter hours are shorter.

  Source: Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites · checked 2026-11-05

Neighboring states

• Iowa
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Wisconsin

Sources for Minnesota: Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions – Compost Sites; Anoka County – Compost Sites; Carver County Environmental Services – Yard Waste; City of Maple Grove – Garbage, recycling and yard waste; City of Moorhead – Yard Waste and Brush; Hennepin County – Yard and tree waste disposal; Olmsted County – Compost Site, yard waste drop-off; OpenStreetMap; Ramsey County – Yard Waste Collection Sites; Ramsey County – Yard Waste Sites; WLSSD (Resource Renew) – Hours & Facilities; Washington County (MN) Environmental Center – Yard Waste. How complete is this?