6 confirmed options
These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓
Many compost yards take leaves and grass free or cheap. Plastic bags are often not allowed, so use paper bags or loose loads.
Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.
Freeborn County
Transfer Station & Demolition Landfill ↗
Item price: call to confirmOpen to the public · Albert Lea
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Anoka County
Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · Coon Rapids
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · Lino Lakes
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
St. Louis County
Town of Fall Lake Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee appliesAccess: call to confirm · Ely
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Wadena County
Wadena County Transfer Station and Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee appliesAccess: call to confirm · Wadena
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstCheck load fees and access rules before you go.
Wright County
Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility ↗
Normal load fee appliesResidents only · Buffalo
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstGrass/leaves only; rocks, mulch, dirt and sod not accepted; empty landscaping bags and take them with you.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Minnesota Statutes 115A.931 Yard waste prohibition ↗
- Minnesota Statutes 115A.9561 Major appliances ↗
- Minnesota Statutes 115A.9565 CRT prohibition ↗
- Waste Disposal and Recycling | City of Albert Lea ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Compost Sites | Anoka County ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Transfer Site | Fall Lake Township ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Solid Waste | Wadena County ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility | Wright County, MN ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026