Yard Waste

About Yard Waste Collection

updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as garbage and recycling. However, it is not collected year-round. Yard waste collection begins in mid-April and ends in mid- to late-November (weather dependent).

Yard waste must be set out by 7am to ensure collection. If you believe your yard waste was missed, please call Waste Management at (763) 783-5423.

There is no additional cost for yard waste collection – it is included in your standard garbage collection rate.

The following links provide more information about yard waste collection:

Contact
Public Works
Municipal Service Center | 7305 Oxford Street | St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: (952) 924-2555 | F: (952) 924-2560 | info@stlouispark.org

Compost Your Holiday Tree

updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Waste Management collects holiday trees at no cost during the first two weeks in January. Residents are asked to set their holiday tree at the curb or alley on their regular collection day between Jan. 2 and Jan. 13, 2012. The trees will be sent to the compost site rather than the incinerator during this time. Trees will still be collected...

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Compostable Yard Waste Bags Now Required

updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Beginning January 1, 2010, a state law requires residents of Anoka, Carver, Hennepin (including City of St. Louis Park residents), Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties who bag their yard waste or other compostable waste to put their waste out for pick up in compostable bags – either paper bags or compostable plastic bags. Residents of Dakota...

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Emerald Ash Borer & Yard Waste

updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

These materials may not be moved beyond the quarantined boundaries unless given permission by the MDA and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Waste Management, your residential garbage and yard waste hauler, will collect the ash tree debris and dispose it in compliance with the quarantine. Your yard waste will continue to be collected...

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How to Prepare Yard Waste

updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Use a yard waste container. Use your own 32-gallon container. Your container should have handles and a lid. Filled containers should weigh no more than 40 pounds so it can be lifted by a single person. Free Yard Waste Only stickers for use on your containers can be obtained by calling Waste Management at (763) 783-5423 or the City...

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Pumpkin Recycling

updated: Monday, December 19, 2011

Pumpkin Recycling is FREE and Good for the Environment!
Waste Management will start collecting pumpkins on Tuesday, November 1 and end when yard waste collection ends.

Residents are asked to place their pumpkins next to yard waste bags, or branch bundles, on their regular garbage collection day, by 7am. If pumpkins are bagged, please remember to use compostable bags and limit the weight to less than 40 pounds per bag.

All candles, candle wax, paint and decorations must be removed. Pumpkins will be composted along with yard waste at a commercial facility.

Contact Waste Management at (763) 783-5423 or Public Works at (952) 924-2555 for more information.

Additional Resources
St. Louis Park Holiday Collection Schedule
St. Louis Park Solid Waste Collection Information
Pumpkins are too Cool!

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Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale

The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) has partnered with the City of Minnetonka to provide rain barrels and compost bins at a discounted price to the public. You do not need to be a Minnetonka resident to order.

Steps to Ordering:

You must pre-order online through RAM. The order deadline is April 6, 2012.
Pick up your order at the City of Minnetonka Public Works Facility. You must pick up your order on Friday April 20 or Saturday April 21, 2012. These are the only dates available to get your order. If you cannot arrange for your order to be picked up on these dates, please do not place an order.

Prices:
Rain Barrel: $69 plus tax (Regular Price: $139)
Compost Bin: $55 plus tax (Regular Price: $105)

Pickup Location:
Minnetonka Public Works
11522 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Contact:
RAM (952) 473-0048

See the event flier for pictures or see them on display at the RAM education and resource center located at 852B Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391. Hours open to the public: M-F 10am – 4pm.

RAM is also holding several other sales throughout the spring, if you miss out there will be other opportunities. Check the RAM website for information about additional sale events.

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Waste Management

updated: Monday, December 12, 2011

The City provides residential garbage and yard waste service through a contract with Waste Management.

Garbage and Yard Waste Contact Information:

Waste Management's Customer Service Hotline: (763) 783-5423
Email: stlouispark@wm.com
Website: www.wmtwincities.com

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Wood Chip Disposal

updated: Friday, February 03, 2012

The Yard Waste Program has expanded to include the collection of wood chips!

Waste Management will collect wood chips, along with yard waste, on your regular collection day. The wood chips must be free of dirt, rocks, and other materials. Cocoa beans, dyed/colored, and flavored chips (used for barbequing) are also acceptable.

Please contact Waste Management's Customer Service Hotline at (763) 783-5423 for more information.

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Yard Waste Options

updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012

When signing up for garbage service, residents have two options for yard waste collection:

No Grass Clippings option
Residents who choose to mulch their grass clippings and not set them out for collection will receive a $12 annual credit against their garbage bill. Participants can set out leaves, twigs and weeds.

Full Service option
There is no additional charge for residents to have their grass clippings collected. In addition, leaves, twigs and weeds can be set out with the grass clippings.

You can call Utility Billing to find out which option you currently have, or to change your options. Also see the article on how to start, stop or change your options.

Contact
Utility Billing
City Hall | 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. | St. Louis Park, MN 55416
P: (952) 924-2111 | F: (952) 924-2170 | info@stlouispark.org

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