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Where to Purchase Compost Bins

Anoka County

Anoka County is currently selling The Home Composter for a reduced price of $35 plus tax. These bins are available to Anoka County residents only. Limit of one bin per household.

  • How to get your bin:
    Go to one of the participating garden centers within the county. Bins will be available for purchsase on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.



Carver County

Rain Barrels and Compost bins will be sold on a first come first served basis beginning April 17th, 2010. Quantities are limited.

Distribution Locations:

  • Carver County Environmental Center
    116 Peavey Circle, Chaska
  • Mackenthuns
    851 Marketplace Drive, Waconia

 

Rain Barrel Specs/Info:
Dimensions: 32" D x 54" H Capacity: 55 gallons
Collects rain from your rain gutter (eaves trough) for use in your garden. Save money and cut down on water usage by collecting rain water. The aluminum mesh screen filters out leaves, sticks or any other debris while protecting the contents from any animals or pets. The overflow spigot hooks to tubing to divert excess water.

Compost Bin Specs/Info:
Dimensions: 33" D x 33" H Capacity: 80 gallons
This popular bin style composter is an easy to use, extremely durable way to compost. The compost bin capacity is generous for most families. For more information visit www.earthmachine.com.


Dakota County

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

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


Ramsey County

Ramsey County has partnered with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell backyard compost bins for a reduced price of $55. Stainless steel kitchen collection pails are also available for $25. You must pre-order to participate.

Submit your order online now through April 22, 2010. Then, pick up your compost bin at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand North Parking Lot during the Living Green Expo.

May 1, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 2, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

Washington County

Washington County has partnered with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell backyard compost bins. Washington County residents qualify to receive a $15 discount on one compost bin, while supplies and funds last. In order to receive the discount, residents must pre-order on RAM's website, www.recycleminnesota.org. Residents must enter the discount code "Washington" and select the Woodbury pick-up location only.

Pre-ordered compost bins and rain barrels will be available for pick up at the Washington County Environmental Center in Woodbury, on specified dates in May and June. For more information and to order visit 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.