& Yard Waste
The WLSSD Yard Waste Site accepts grass clippings, leaves, brush, Christmas trees, and small quantities
of sod and dirt. We also sell Garden Green®. The site is located on Courtland Street off Interstate
35 at 27th Ave. W. in Duluth, MN. Please no pet waste!
WLSSD Yard Waste Compost Site Hours of Operation
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Staff will machine-load bulk compost and mulch at these times only
| Sunday | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Monday | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30 am -4:30 pm | |
We also sell bulk and bagged compost at the Materials Recovery Center - and loading is always available when the Materials Recovery Center is open for business!
WLSSD Yard Waste Site Prices
| DROP-OFF FEES | |
| Brush (any material over ¼ inch in diameter). | $8/yard |
| Dirt and Sod (3 yard limit, no businesses) | $8/yard |
| Leaves, grass clippings, house & garden plants | Free |
| COMPOST/WOOD MULCH PRICES | |
| Garden Green® Compost, bulk, self-loaded | $20/yard |
| Garden Green® Compost, bulk, WLSSD-loaded (1 yd min, 3 yds max) | $25/yard |
| Garden Green® Compost, bagged (~40 lb.) | $4/bag |
| Bulk wood grindings, self-loaded (2 yard limit/customer/day) | Free |
| Bulk wood grindings, WLSSD-loaded (2 yd limit/customer/day) | $5/yard |
| For wholesale pricing call the WLSSD Hotline at (218) 722-0761 | |
Directions for dropping off yard waste
When you enter the yard waste site, follow the drive to your right (counterclockwise) to the staff office. Stop there to allow the staff to examine your load and provide you with a receipt for any fees collected for materials you are dropping off or compost you are purchasing (we do not accept credit cards.) They will direct you to the appropriate location to deposit your yard waste and/or load compost.
Food Waste Drop site
Food waste from area schools, grocery stores, restaurants, and residents is also composted at this site. Learn more about the WLSSD Organics Composting Facility. Residents and small businesses can also bring their food waste to local food waste drop sites - it's free, and there is a drop site located at the yard waste site!