COON RAPIDS, Minn. – (March 30, 2017) – Anoka County’s two compost sites will be open for extended hours from April 1 through November 30, 2017, weather permitting. The sites are located in Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Lino Lakes.
Leaves, Grass and Non-Woody Yard Waste:
Yard waste includes debagged grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, weeds, soft-bodied green plant materials, straw, acorns, pine cones and needles. New this year, there is no charge to drop off up to four cubic yards. (Approximately eight lawn bags equal one yard.) A $5.00 fee will be assessed for each additional four cubic yards.
Tree Waste:
Tree waste includes brush, evergreen boughs, logs and stumps. Tree waste may be loose or bundled. Fees vary based on the amount and the diameter of the materials. The more compact the load, the lower the fee.
Organics:
Organics include all food scraps, most non-recyclable and uncoated food-soiled paper, and BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certified compostable products. FREE to county residents. For additional details visit AnokaCounty.us/Organics.
You are asked to keep yard waste, tree waste, and organics separate as they are unloaded by residents in different areas of each site.
For additional details go to AnokaCounty.us/Yardwaste.
13285 Hanson Blvd NW
Coon Rapids
763-767-7964
Hours:
M-F: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m
Rice Creek Compost Site
7701 Main Street
Lino Lakes
615-429-3723
Hours:
Tues: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thurs: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m
Free unscreened compost is available at both sites. Remember to bring your own shovel and containers with you. For more information, go to AnokaCounty.us/Recycle or contact Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.
Please note: In 2017 all Anoka County phone numbers will be changing. New numbers will be posted on the Anoka County website as soon as they are assigned.
