Yard Waste Disposal Options

Arrange with Hauler to Collect Yard Waste


For an additional fee, residents may arrange for yard waste collection through their hauler. The yard waste will be picked up on the same day as your trash from April 15 - November 30th. Residential dwelling units shall have their yard waste segregated from other refuse in compostable kraft paper bags designed for the collection and disposal of yard waste or a permanent can clearly identified as "Yard Waste" located at the boulevard adjoining the curb on or before 7:00 a.m. on the designated day of collection. Contact your hauler directly to arrange for this service.

Drop-Off Yard Waste at a Ramsey County Compost Sites for Free


Leaves, brush, lawn clippings, may be taken to a Ramsey County Compost Site free of charge. Food scraps are now accepted at Ramsey County Compost Sites too!

Ramsey County residents now have the opportunity to recycle their organic waste for free at a Ramsey County Compost Site (except Arden Hills). This includes food scraps, non-recyclable paper products, coffee grounds, dryer lint and more.

For more information, please visit the Yard Waste Collection page of the Ramsey County website.

Did You Know...?


  • That depositing any yard waste such as leaves, trash, dirt, and grass clippings, from the boulevard or private property into the street is prohibited.
  • If your yard waste is picked up by a hauler or recycler, state law now says you must use a reusable container or special bag that can be composted. Plastic bags are not considered reusable containers and are banned.