Yard Waste

Corcoran Yard Waste


City Council Direction
At the March 26, 2026, City Council meeting, Council concluded that the implementation of a City-operated yard waste management site is not a viable option at this time, but did provide various yard waste management options for interested residents, which can be found below. The decision was made after reviewing results from a City-wide yard waste survey.

Yard Waste Survey Results
After direction from City Council and in an effort to gauge the concern and need for yard waste services within the City of Corcoran, staff created a survey that was distributed to residents via the City website, social media channels, and newsletter. The survey was active between February 2 and February 27, 2026, and was only open to Corcoran residents. The City received a total of 66 responses. A summary of those responses can be found below:

• Approximately 60% of respondents indicated they were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about yard waste management.
• Among those expressing concern, the top themes included:
  -Lack of disposal options
  -Convenience and access to disposal options
  -Cost of services
  -Currently composting or storing yard waste on their property
  -No concerns
• A clear majority of respondents do not support a levy to help subsidize a yard waste service. However, a small group expressed interest in a hybrid approach.
• Over 90% of respondents were not willing to pay more than $100 annually for a yard waste service program.
• Approximately 60% of respondents would be willing to drive up to five miles to utilize a yard waste drop-off site.

View our survey response map below or click Corcoran Yard Waste Survey Results to access a more detailed report of the results.

Yard Waste Management Options

• Manage yard waste on own property
• Utilize the City’s burn permit process (Burning Permits, Regulations, and Guidelines)
• Explore options available through Hennepin County (Hennepin County Yard Waste)
• Contact your licensed waste/recycling hauler to inquire about yard waste collection. Visit Hennepin County’s website for more information about at-home recycling, including yard waste: Hennepin County At-Home Recycling
• Visit other yard waste management sites and paying any applicable visitor fees. Some local options are listed below. It is recommended to call or visit the website of each site prior to visiting to confirm hours, pricing, and accepted materials.


Yard Waste Management Sites

Ceres Mulch
3825 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Phone: 763-488-5621
Website: Ceres Mulch

Visiting information
• Open to the public
• Hours:
  -April 1 to October 31: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  -November 1 to March 31: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  -May and June: open Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon
• Accepted: Tree logs, branches, and brush
• NOT accepted: chips, old mulch, leaves, timbers, rock, concrete, and mixed loads


Maple Grove Yard Waste Site
10300 Maple Grove Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763-420-4886
Website: Maple Grove Yard Waste

Visiting information
• Open to residents of Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Champlin, New Hope, and Crystal at no charge
• Open to residents of Rogers (with permit) at no charge (contact City of Rogers for permit information)
• Site open to residents of other cities and commercial customers for a fee
• Hours:
  -April 1 to November 30: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  -April 1 to November 30: Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  -Closed for the following holidays:
     • Easter Sunday (April 5)
     • Memorial Day (May 25)
     • Independence Day (July 4)
     • Labor Day (September 7)
     • Thanksgiving Day (November 26)
• Accepted:
  -Yard Waste Including:
     • Leaves
     • Grass
     • Brush
     • Logs and tree waste under 10” in diameter
     • Buckthorn
     • Mulch/Dyed Mulch/Bark/Stump Grindings (not the stump as a whole)
  -Garden Waste Including:
     • Apples
     • Cornstalks
     • Pumpkins
     • Straw
     • Acorns
     • Cattails
  -Soil Including:
     • Sod and dirt
     • Aggregate under 2” in diameter
     • Sand
     • Gravel
• NOT Accepted: tree stumps, dimensional lumber, erosion blankets, railroad ties, metal objects of any kind, appliances, cement, concrete, or any other man-made, foreign objects.