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Starting Sept. 1, 2023, mechanical or hydraulic dumping trailers and dump trucks will not be allowed at Ramsey County yard waste sites - this includes both residential and commercial equipment

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. 

Fast facts

Ramsey County operates seven yard waste collection sites. All sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents as well as Hennepin County residents who live in Saint Anthony Village.

Washington County residents may use the Arden Hills, Battle Creek, Frank & Sims and White Bear Township collection sites for free.

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

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Collection site hours and locations

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.

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

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

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.

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Collection Site What's Accepted & Available

Arden Hills
1881 Hudson Rd.

 

  • trees, branches and shrubs (no roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch
Battle Creek (Saint Paul)
389 Winthrop St. S
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
Frank and Sims (Saint Paul)
1150 Sims Ave
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch

Midway (Saint Paul)
1943 Pierce Butler Rt

  • trees, branches and shrubs (no roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch
Mounds View
8307 Long Lake Rd
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
Summit Hill (Saint Paul)
870 Pleasant Ave
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
White Bear Township
5900 Sherwood Rd
  • trees, branches and shrubs (no roots)
  • leaves, grass, pumpkins and garden waste (including houseplants)
  • food scraps
  • Available: Wood mulch

How to use collection sites

Ramsey and Washington County reciprocal use agreement

Commercial yard waste sites

Work at a yard waste site

Guidance on invasive species

Guidance on recreational wood fires

Ask a master gardener

Community group volunteering

Jumping worms

New policy: Dumping trailers