Acceptable yard waste includes:
Grass clippings, straw, or hay
Tree waste (including leaves, pine needles, pinecones, spruce tips, acorns, apples, etc.)
Common Lawn Weeds (lake weeds are not acceptable)
Brush, shrubs, and branches less than 2-inch diameter and no longer than 4 feet (includes buckthorn)
Wood chips or mulch (uncolored and colored)
Garden waste (including fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, cornhusks, etc.)
Bundling & Bagging - Compostable bags include kraft paper bags or compostable plastic bags that are usually clear or a tinted shade of green, white, or pink; note: the color of the bag does not always guarantee that is is compostable. Compostable plastic bags must state they meet ASTM D6400 standards for composting and that they are "compostable". Not all bags marked "biodegradable" or "degradable" work. Individual yard bags should not weigh over 40 lbs.
Not accepted:
The Mulch Store and SetMN locations accept yard waste, wood waste, soil, and sod for drop off during normal business hours. Information on locations, hours, pricing, etc. may be found by visiting the SetMN website here.
The Mulch Store
4275 Creek View Circle, Minnetrista 952-946-6999
Christmas Trees
Non-artificial (live) Christmas trees are collected free of charge during the first two weeks of January. Trees need to be set out curbside without bags and must be free of all ornaments, tinsel, garland, and lights. Trees longer than 8 feet must be cut into sections.