City of Buffalo Compost Facility
1306 County Road 134--behind the Buffalo Civic Center
CLOSED for the SEASON
The compost facility is now closed for the season. If you have compost items that need to dropped off please check with the Wright County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Obtain your compost sticker from City Center:
- Stop in during regular office hours Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm located at 212 Central Avenue. Staff will confirm your address and give you a sticker.
- Call City Center at 763-682-1181 and have the sticker mailed to you.
Acceptable Items:
Yard waste and brush can be dropped off free of charge at the City Compost Facility. The facility excepts only brush and yard waste generated on properties within city limits. Compostable bags are preferred, but plastic bags or other containers can be used to drop off materials as long as you take your bag back with you.
Wood chips and composted soil are also available at the compost site for the public's general use. If you have questions regarding the compost facility call the City Center at 763-682-1181.
Learn more about acceptable and prohibited items at the Compost Facility (PDF)
The compost site season varies but it is usually May to Mid-November.
Wright County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Open year round on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 2nd & 3rd Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. There is no appointment needed for compost, however, you must make an appointment to dispose of hazardous waste and other accepted items. For more information or to make an appointment, visit their website or call 763-682-7338.
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