Where to Purchase Compost Bins

Compost bins can be purchased at local garden centers, hardware stores, home improvement stores, or your county compost bin sale.

Anoka County

Contact Anoka County at recycle@anoka.mn.us or 763-323-5730 for more information or check out the Recycling Association of Minnesota's website.

Carver County

Rain Barrels and Compost bins will be sold through the Recycling Association of Minnesota.

Dakota County

Compost bins are available for sale at the Dakota County Recycle Zone. These bins are available to all customers.

How to Get Your Bin
Call the Dakota County Recycling Zone in Eagan to check on bin availability: 651-905-4520.

Where to get your Bin
Dakota County Recycling Zone (operated by Gopher Resources)
3365 South Highway 149, Eagan, MN 55124

Ramsey County

Here are two opportunities to buy a compost bin or rain barrel in Ramsey County:

May 5, 2012 - 9am - 3pm
Roseville City Hall
2600 Civic Center Drive, Roseville
Compost bins $45 - Rain barrels $55 (while supplies last)
CityofRoseville.com/rainbarrelsale
City of Roseville: 651-792-7027

May 25-26, 2012 - 9am - 3pm
Rock Tenn Recycling
2250 Wabash Avenue, Saint Paul
Compost bins $55 - Rain barrels $69 (two styles)
Must pre-order online at recycleminnesota.org
Recycling Association of Minnesota: 952-473-0048

Contact Ramsey County at askeh@co.ramsey.mn.us or 651.633.EASY (3279) for more information.

Washington County

The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) is selling compost bins and rain barrels this spring. Pick-up locations for pre-ordered bins and barrels include Cottage Grove Public Works on April 28 (9 a.m. - 12 Noon).  For more information or to order a compost bin or rain barrel, go to www.recycleminnesota.org.

Other Options

Make Your Own Compost Bin
Making your own compost bin is relatively easy and inexpensive. For more information on how to construct your own compost bin, visit Reduce.org.

Neighborhood Composting
Some neighborhoods in the metro area have started neighborhood compost sites . Ask if your neighborhood has a program, or consider starting one.