Food Scraps and Yard Waste

Yard Waste and Construction Debris Drop-Off

The Yard Waste & Construction Debris Drop-Off service is available from mid-April to mid-November, weather permitting. Review the guidelines and check the seasonal opening date below before visiting.

• The site is seasonal. Hours change by month, so check the listed hours below before visiting. 
• This service is only for Hastings' residents, so remember to bring proof of residency.
• Grass, leaf and brush drop-off is free. Use a paper bag (that you will dispose of, not empty) or a container that you can empty. Loose materials and plastic bags are not accepted.
• Brush drop-off is free. It must be bundled and may not exceed four feet long, three inches wide, or weigh more than 40 pounds.
• Used motor oil disposal is free.
• Construction material is $25.00 per cubic yard ($25.00 minimum charge) payable by cash or check only.

Location: 425 31st Street E (enter off Commerce Drive), Minnesota Coaches Inc. parking lot

Drop-Off Site Hours:

April 1st – April 30th (weather permitting)

Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

May 1st – September 30th

Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon

Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

October 1st – November 16th (weather permitting)

Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Get a Dumpster

Have a big project? To order a dumpster, call Tennis Sanitation at 651-459-1887 or visit Tennis Sanitation.

Drop off your food scraps for composting right here in Hastings! It's easy:

1. Sign up for the food scraps drop-off program on Dakota County's webpage. You can also call 952-891-7557 or email us.
2. Start collecting! Put your food scraps in a paper bag or a BPI-certified compostable bag. We provide bags for free at all drop sites. Visit Dakota County's food scraps webpage to see items accepted. You will also receive this information in the mail once you sign up for the program.
3. Bring your food scraps to any drop site in Dakota County. Hastings' drop site is at the Dakota County Highway Shop, 900 County Road 47. Don't forget to grab another bag for your next load!

The Mulch Store in Rosemount turns food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Visit the Mulch Store or call 651-423-4401 to buy finished compost.

Many residents convert their yard waste and food scraps to compost on their own property. Add food scraps like fruits and veggies to your backyard compost. Do not add meat, bones, fish, or dairy to backyard compost. These items attract rodents, spread bacteria, and cause plant diseases. Use the food scraps drop-off sites for these items instead.

Visit Dakota County's website to learn more about composting at home.