Yard Waste

As of April 1, all yard waste collection sites are on summer hours. See hours below.

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. Power equipment is also not allowed at these sites. This includes leaf blowers, chainsaws, pruners, log splitters, wood chippers, screeners and skid steer loaders.

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:

Artificial Christmas trees or wreaths.
Bags (plastic or biodegradable paper bags).
Business waste.
Construction debris.
Dirt, rocks, or wood mulch.
Dirt/soil from potted plants.
Landscaping fabric.
Lumber (treated and non-treated).
Mixed loads (brush and soft bodied material must be separated).
Plywood.
Sod.
Stumps, stump grindings or root balls.
Wood posts.

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Collection site hours

(Weather permitting)

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

Collection site locations

Collection Site	What's Accepted & Available Last updated July 7, 2026
Arden Hills 1881 Hudson 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 No mulch or compost available.
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 No mulch or compost available.
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 No mulch or compost available.
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 No mulch or compost available.
Mounds View 8307 Long Lake Rd	leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil) food scraps No mulch or compost available.
Summit Hill (Saint Paul) 870 Pleasant Ave	leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplant leaves and stems, but no dirt or soil) food scraps No mulch or compost available.
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 No mulch or compost available.