Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site

Recycling Center in Lino Lakes, Minnesota

📍 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
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About This Location

The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes compost site is one of Anoka County's yard-waste drop-off locations, in Lino Lakes just south of I-35W off CSAH 14. Residents can bring yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and sod, plus tree waste like brush, logs and shrub trimmings, and food-scrap organics. Proof of residency and a fee are required to use the site. The site is seasonal, open roughly April through November with limited Saturday hours in winter, and sells finished mulch and screened compost in season.

What Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site Accepts

✓ Leaves (Must be debagged)
✓ Grass clippings (Must be debagged)
✓ Garden waste and soft-bodied plants/weeds
✓ Acorns, pinecones and needles
✓ Sod (Residential quantities)
✓ Brush and shrub trimmings (Tree waste)
✓ Logs (Tree waste)
✓ Evergreen boughs
✓ Wood chips and stump grindings
✓ Organics / food scraps (Food-scrap organics accepted)

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste

What they do not accept

This is a yard-waste and organics compost site, not a container-recyclables or garbage drop-off. Bottles, cans, paper and trash are not accepted here.

Fees

  • Site use — Fee required (amount not listed)
  • Mulch and screened compost — For sale, first-come first-served, non-commercial, April-November

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proof of residency required and a fee applies. Mulch/compost purchases are for non-commercial use only.

Programs & events

  • Yard waste composting
  • Organics / food-scrap recycling
  • Mulch and compost sales

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I bring to the Rice Creek compost site?

You can bring yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings (debagged), garden waste, sod and soft green plants, plus tree waste like brush, logs, shrub trimmings, evergreen boughs, wood chips and stump grindings. Food-scrap organics are also accepted. It does not take bottles, cans, paper or household trash.

Do I need to be an Anoka County resident to use it?

Yes. You must show proof of residency to use the county compost sites, and a fee applies. Bring an ID or document showing your Anoka County address.

How do I get rid of tree branches for free here?

Branches and brush are accepted as tree waste, but note that the compost site charges a fee rather than being free. Debag leaves and grass, and keep loads to residential quantities for items like sod.

When is the Rice Creek compost site open?

From April 1 to November 30 it is open Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday noon-5 PM. From December 1 to March 31 it is open Saturdays only, 9 AM-1 PM. Hours are weather permitting, so call ahead in winter.

Can I buy mulch or compost there?

Yes. Mulch and screened compost are sold on a first-come, first-served basis for non-commercial use, April through November.

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Contact & Location

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7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
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Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM-7 PM (Apr 1-Nov 30)
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10 AM-7 PM (Apr 1-Nov 30)
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM (Apr 1-Nov 30); 9 AM-1 PM (Dec 1-Mar 31)
Sunday 12 PM-5 PM (Apr 1-Nov 30)

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