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All yard waste collection sites are on winter hours. See hours below.

Compost Bin Sale – Save $20. The Recycling Association of Minnesota is selling compost bins for $80 plus tax this year. Ramsey County residents can receive a $20 discount. Order online at RecycleMinnesota.org and enter promo code “Ramsey” to receive the discounted price. Pick up your pre-ordered bin on Saturday, May 2 at the Environmental Center.

About yard waste collection sites

Ramsey County operates seven yard waste collection sites. All sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents.

Lawncare, treecare, landscaping and other businesses hired to haul and dispose of yard waste are not permitted to use Ramsey County Yard Waste sites. See information on Commercial yard waste sites below.

Proof of residency is required to use Ramsey County yard waste sites. Residents should have their driver’s license ready if asked by the site monitor.

Mechanical or hydraulic dumping trailers and dump trucks are not allowed at Ramsey County yard waste sites - this includes both residential and commercial equipment. 

Note: Wood chips and wood mulch are not accepted at yard waste sites. Find disposal options. 

Washington County residents may use the Arden Hills, Battle Creek, Frank & Sims and White Bear Township collection sites for free. View all Ramsey County recycling and waste collection locations.

State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush and other plant material from being mixed with your trash.

Items not accepted: 

  • No business waste.
  • No sod.
  • No stumps, stump grindings or root balls.
  • No dirt, rocks, or wood mulch.
  • No dirt/soil from potted plants.
  • Bags (plastic or biodegradable paper bags).
  • Mixed loads (brush and soft bodied material must be separated).
  • Landscaping fabric.
  • Artificial Christmas trees or wreaths.
  • Construction debris.
  • Lumber (treated and non-treated).
  • Plywood.
  • Wood posts.

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Collection site hours

Summer hours

April - November
Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: closed
Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ramsey County yard waste sites experience heavy traffic during the fall. Expect some delays if visiting on a weekend. Tips to avoid a wait at yard waste sites. 

Winter hours

December - March
Monday - Friday: closed
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas Day.

Collection site locations

Collection SiteWhat's Accepted & Available
Last updated Oct 9, 2025
Arden Hills
1881 Hudson Rd.

Road closure: 
The railroad bridge north of the entrance to the Arden Hills yard waste site on New Brighton Road will be under construction starting Nov. 10th. Please follow detours during this time. 
 
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no stumps with roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch
Battle Creek (Saint Paul)
389 Winthrop St. S
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
Frank and Sims (Saint Paul)
1150 Sims Ave
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no stumps with roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch
Midway (Saint Paul)
1943 Pierce Butler Rt
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no stumps with roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch
Mounds View
8307 Long Lake Rd
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps

Summit Hill (Saint Paul)
870 Pleasant Ave

Note: Construction on Pleasant Ave. does not impact Summit Hill hours. The site is still open.
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
White Bear Township
5900 Sherwood Rd
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no stumps with roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch

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