The Yard Compost & Brush Chipping Site will open for the 2026 season on
Friday, April 3rd, 2026 weather permitting.
The City of Lake City yard compost and brush chipping site is located at 33688 Territorial Road (located at Goodhue County Road #5 adjacent to the old Territorial Road).
Seasonal Hours of operation are as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note the site will be closed on Memorial Day (May 25th), Juneteenth (June 19th), Independence Day (July 4th) and Labor Day (September 7th)
Items accepted at compost site:
- Grass clippings, garden debris and leaves will be accepted at the yard compost area. Reminder: Do not rake these items into the City Streets as City crews will not pick them up in the spring.
- Brush, shrubs and trees will be accepted at the brush chipping area. Reminder: all roots must be clean with no dirt material
Items not accepted:
- plastics, glass, lumber, metal, tires, or cement
Holiday Closures:
The yard compost/brush chipping site will be closed on holidays.
Compost Site Entrance Fee Required for Commercial Entities (No stickers this year)
Commercial entities are required to pay the annual usage fee. Questions? Call 651-345-6851.
- Commercial (lawn care, golf course, medical, etc.) - $400
Payments can be made by cash, check or credit/debit card.
Notice Regarding Compost Site Use
Effective as of the 2025 season, the Lake City Compost Site will be open to City of Lake City residents only. Individuals residing outside of city limits will no longer be permitted to use the facility.
This decision was made following careful consideration of city policy and a variety of operational concerns. We understand this may impact some users, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure responsible and sustainable use of the site.
The City will continue to review this policy and will provide updates as needed for future seasons.
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Rigelman, Public Works Director at 651-345-6851.