Yard Waste

Olmsted County operates a yard-waste compost site that accepts leaves, grass clippings and other acceptable items to help people who are unable to compost leaves and grass in their own yards.

There is no charge to drop off leaves and grass clippings at the Olmsted County Compost Site.The site is:

• Located on the east side of Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus at 305 Silver Creek Road NE in Rochester.
  
• Open daylight hours
  
• Open 7 days a week through spring, summer and autumn

Finished compost can be purchased for a fee Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Scale House at the Waste-to-Energy Facility located at 301 Silver Creek Road NE in Rochester.Finished compost provides many benefits to gardens and landscaping projects.

Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees are accepted during January, February and March each year.Mulch is available for a short time usually in April.

Tree and Brush

Tree and brush disposal is handled by private companies. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Tree Service," or call the brush disposal facility at (507)282-4777 for more information.

For additional questions call (507)328-7070.