Yard Waste
Temporary Tree Debris Management Site
IMPORTANT: The site will permanently close on Wednesday, May 31. Scroll down to see a list of city- and privately-owned yard waste sites. The temporary wood waste drop-off site at Belwin Conservancy's Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields will remain open through May 31. The site accepts wood waste from storm damage only. No root balls, stumps, yard waste, or grass clippings.
Location: 15601 Hudson Rd. N. | Afton, MN 55001 (Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy)
Hours of operation: Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions: Call 651-275-7475
It is illegal to put yard, garden, or tree waste into the garbage. Options for managing yard waste are listed below.
Search the Disposal Directory for an interactive map of yard waste drop-off sites and for drop-off sites outside of Washington County.
Call first to verify fees, days, hours, and materials accepted.
Washington County Northern Yard Waste Site
The Northern Yard Waste Site, 5527 170th Street North, Hugo, is free and open to Washington county residents. Accepted items include leaves, grass, brush and tree waste. Location and hours.
Privately‐owned Sites
Open to everyone. Fees apply.
- Cottage Grove - Rumpca Companies Inc: 651‐459‐1556
- Denmark Township - Gertens RES: 651‐458‐4412
City‐owned Sites
Open to listed city-residents only.
- Forest Lake: 651‐464‐3550
- Marine on St. Croix: 651‐433‐3636
- Newport: 651‐459‐5677
Some waste haulers pick‐up yard waste at the curb. Contact your hauler for details.
Leaves, grass, and plant trimmings can be combined with fruit and vegetable scraps in a home compost bin to create a rich organic material for your lawn and garden.
Benefits of composting
- Reduce yard, garden, and food waste
- Reduce water and fertilizer required for your lawn and garden
- Improve soil quality and supply essential nutrients for plant growth
Helpful Resources
Contact Us
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Northern Yard Waste Site
Phone: 651-275-7475
Fax: 651-430-6730
Email Staff
5527 170th Street North
Hugo, MN 55038
Hours of Operation
Summer hours: April - November
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (or dusk)
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Winter hours: December - March
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.