General Information
Recorded Information Line 651.266.1155 | 2010 Yard Waste Flyer (pdf)
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How to Use
- The sites are free and may be used by Ramsey County residents ONLY.
- Bring proof of residency, such as a driver's license, state-issued identification card or a utility bill with Ramsey County address. Proof of residency is required to control costs of the brush collection program which is paid for by Ramsey County taxpayers.
- Commercial operators and out-of-county residents can use private brush recyclers that accept residential and commercial brush. | private brush recyclers (pdf)
- Dumping of materials when sites are closed is NOT allowed and is punishable with a fine of up to $700 and/or 90 days in jail.
Site Hours
March 29 – November (weather permitting)
Monday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Friday 11 am – 7pm
Saturday 9 am – 5pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
December – March (weather permitting)
Frank & Sims, Midway and White Bear Township sites open the second full weekend of each month.
Saturday 9 am – 5pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Collection Sites
Accepted: trees, shrubs, leaves, grass clippings and non-woody plants
Arden Hills | out of compost | mulch available
Frank & Sims | out of compost | mulch available | black dirt available
Midway (Saint Paul) | out of compost | mulch available
White Bear Township | out of compost | mulch available | black dirt available
Accepted: leaves, grass clippings, non-woody plants
Battle Creek | out of compost | out of mulch
Mounds View | out of compost | out of mulch
Summit Hill (Saint Paul) | out of compost | out of mulch
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Quarantine
Due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine, Ramsey County residents cannot transport ash trees, including ash limbs, branches, logs and untreated ash lumber with the bark attached, outside of Ramsey and Hennepin counties. This quarantine also applies to firewood of any hardwood species. To remain in compliance with the quarantine, some trash haulers no longer offer tree waste collection as part of their service to residents. However, residents have other options such as hiring a commercial tree or yard cleanup service to collect their tree waste. Ramsey County residents can also bring tree waste to a Ramsey County yard waste site. Ramsey County residents who live in zip codes 55103, 55104, 55108, 55113, and 55117 are strongly encouraged to take ash limbs, branches, and logs to the Ramsey County Midway Yard Waste Site to prevent spread of EAB to other parts of the County.
More information on EAB infestation | Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website
Master Gardeners
Looking for expert advice on home composting, yard waste reduction, and environmentally-friendly yard care? Ask a Master Gardener.
Learn how to grow a beautiful garden! The University of Minnesota Extension is offering classes on pruning, perennials, landscaping, herbs and soils. Classes are taught by Ramsey County Master Gardeners. Cost is $20 per class. | Garden Classes (pdf)
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