Ramsey County supports backyard composting and runs free yard-waste and organics drop-off sites for residents. The county advises contacting your city about specific composting rules and restrictions on bins and setbacks.
Ramsey County encourages home composting and provides guidance on what to compost, but defers bin-specific regulation to cities: 'Contact your city about rules and restrictions.' You may add small amounts of leaves, grass clippings, twigs and other plant material (except weeds gone to seed), plus food scraps other than meat, bones, grease and dairy; do not add compostable plastics. The county operates seven free yard-waste collection sites open only to Ramsey County residents with photo ID, and offers organics recycling drop-off. City codes (e.g., Saint Paul) may set bin location, size, and rodent-proofing standards.
A compost pile that becomes a rodent harborage or odor nuisance can be cited under city nuisance codes; the county sets no separate penalty.
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