The compost sites are a good option when you have large.

Anoka County has 2 compost sites available to its residents: Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Site in Lino Lakes. You must show proof of residency to use these sites. Residents may drop off leaves and grass at no charge. Fees apply for tree waste.

“Yard waste” includes garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, shrub and tree waste, and prunings. Most garbage haulers offer separate yard waste collection services. Anoka County has 2 compost sites available to its residents: Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Site in Lino Lakes. Anoka County has two compost sites that accept grass, leaves, non-woody yard waste, tree waste and organics. You are required to: unload your own yard waste, take empty bags/containers with you, and; ensure any yard waste you bring to the site is free of garbage, recyclables or plastic.

Tree waste may be loose or bundled. Yard/Tree Waste Curbside Collection Call your hauler for collection service and fee information. Christmas Tree Curbside Collection Call your hauler for collection service and fee information. Andover Monthly Recycling Drop-off Andover Recycling Center, Crosstown Blvd NW 2nd Saturday of the month, except holidays. Planting species appropriate for Anoka County soil is the best way to reduce tree and brush waste.

Anoka County Extension Service offers information about appropriate species to plant. Visit the University of Minnesota Extension Service or contact the Anoka County office at and Anoka County Conservation District at “Yard waste” includes garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, shrub and tree waste, and prunings. Your garbage hauler may offer separate yard waste collection services.

Anoka County has 2 compost sites available to its residents: Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Site in Lino Lakes. Anoka County Recycling & Resources Department maintains a directory to help you learn where to recycle, compost or dispose of materials from your household. Call ahead to verify with the location materials collected, any fees that may apply, preparation instructions and hours of operation.