Yard Waste

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About Yard Waste Collection

updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Due to the unseasonably warm weather, the 2012 yard waste season will begin April 2, instead of April 9 as originally announced. 

Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as garbage and recycling. However, it is not collected year-round.  Yard waste collection typically 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:

• Brush Drop-off Site (opens April 21)
• Compost your Holiday Tree
• Compostable Bags
• Emerald Ash Borer
• Find your Collection Day
• How to Prepare Yard Waste
• Pumpkin Recycling
• Waste Management
• Yard Waste Options

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

 

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Compost Your Holiday Tree

updated: Monday, April 02, 2012

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, April 04, 2012

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, March 21, 2012

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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FREE brush drop-off program for residents beginning April 21st

updated: Monday, April 16, 2012

The City of St. Louis Park will begin a new residential brush drop-off program on Saturday, April 21st. The program was created in response to residential feedback and the need for additional options for disposing of brush and branches larger than four inches in diameter. The intent of the new residential brush drop-off program is to facilitate...

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How to Prepare Yard Waste

updated: Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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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Waste Management

updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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: Wednesday, April 11, 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. 

REMINDER:  Yard waste bags or containers must not weigh over 40 pounds.

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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