City Of Becker Compost Facility
Recycling Center in Becker, Minnesota
About This Location
The City of Becker Yard Waste Site at 12456 153rd Ave SE is a gated, card-access yard-waste drop-off for Sherburne County residents. Entry requires a free compost access card, obtained at Becker City Hall. The site is open 5:30 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, during its seasonal operating period, and takes grass clippings, leaves, clean untreated wood, and brush/tree debris, with separate marked areas for leaves/grass and brush. Stumps, root balls, treated lumber, pallets, rocks, concrete, plastic, and trash are prohibited, and material from outside Sherburne County is not allowed in order to limit the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. The site is monitored by video, and violations can cost you access to all three county yard-waste sites.
What City Of Becker Yard Waste Site Accepts
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What they do not accept
Material brought from outside Sherburne County is prohibited to help prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. Vehicles over 19,500 lbs gross weight may not access the site.
Fees
- Residential yard-waste drop-off — Free with a valid compost access card
- Initial compost access card — Free — obtained at Becker City Hall
- Replacement compost access card — $5.00
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Gated, card-access site. All Sherburne County residents are eligible for one free compost access card; bring a photo ID to Becker City Hall (12060 Sherburne Avenue) to obtain it. The same card also grants access to the Big Lake and Zimmerman yard-waste sites. No appointment needed once you have a card.
Programs & events
- Finished compost give-away — Finished compost is periodically made available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the yard waste site's hours?
The City of Becker site brochure lists it as open 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, during the seasonal operating period. Call Public Works at 763-200-4275 to confirm the current season's opening and closing dates.
Do I need a card to get in, and how do I get one?
Yes. The site is gated and requires a compost access card. Bring your photo ID to Becker City Hall (12060 Sherburne Avenue) for your first card at no charge. Replacement cards cost $5.
Who can use the site — only City of Becker residents?
All Sherburne County residents are eligible for a free compost card. The same card also works at the Big Lake and Zimmerman municipal yard-waste sites.
How big a branch or log can I bring?
The site brochure states no logs or debris over 6 inches in diameter, and no stumps or root balls. Only clean, natural, untreated wood and brush are accepted — no treated lumber or pallets.
Can I drop off commercial landscaping debris?
No. Commercial yard waste is not accepted at the Becker, Big Lake, or Zimmerman municipal sites. Commercial operators should use an approved commercial composting facility.
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