In Minnesota, it is illegal for homeowners to place yard and tree waste in their household garbage. Fortunately, there are several options for dealing with it. Yard waste is a natural product that can be composted and reused rather than taking up valuable space in a landfill. Composting is an efficient way to break down organic materials into an end product that is beneficial to the soil and growing plants. More specifically, composting is a microbial process that converts plant materials such as grass clippings and leaves to a more usable organic soil amendment or mulch.

The Yard Waste & Construction Debris Drop-Off will open Wednesday, April 3 at 3 p.m. for the 2024 season. Curbside pick-up for yard waste will begin the week of April 15^th for residents that have the yard waste program.  Residents who do not have the program can call Tennis Sanitation at 651-459-1887 for information regarding the program or to schedule bags for pick up. 

The yard waste & demo drop-off is for residents of Hastings only. You must provide a valid driver's license with a City of Hastings address. Please call 651-459-1887 with any questions. This service is for residential use only. No commercial debris accepted.

Accepted Items for Free:

• Grass, leaf and brush drop-off is free. Material must be in either a compostable PAPER bag (that will be disposed of, not emptied) or container must be emptied and removed from the site. LOOSE MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Brush is accepted at no charge, but must be bundled and may not exceed four feet in length, three inches in diameter or be heavier than 40 pounds.
• *Used Motor Oil

Accepted Construction Items:

• 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

Saturdays 8:00 am — 2:00 pm

Wednesdays 3:00 pm — 7:00 pm

May 1st - September 30th

Saturdays 8:00 am — 12:00 pm

Wednesdays 4:00 pm — 7:00 pm

October 1st - November 16 (weather permitting)

Saturdays 8:00 am — 2:00 pm

Wednesdays 2:00 pm — 6:00 pm