Medina Single Family Residential Yard Waste Program

The new Minnesota State law (State Statute 115A.931-YARD WASTE PROHIBITION) requires that you now use compostable bags for your yard waste. The law was written to keep black plastic out of composting facilities, which creates an organic waste stream free of plastic. Compostable bags include; Kraft paper bags or compostable plastic bags that are usually clear or a tinted shade of green, white, or pink. However the color is not a sure way of determining the compostability of a plastic bag. Compostable plastic bags must state that they meet ASTM D6400 standards for composting and that they are “compostable”. Not all bags marked “biodegradable” or “degradable” meet the state law. Most home improvement, grocery and hardware stores carry compostable bags. If you don’t see them at your local store, ask an employee.

Residents who have subscribed to the optional service of yard waste collection, can have their bags of grass & leaves picked up on a weekly basis. This service is $60.00 for the season – Billed as $5.00 per month for 12 months.

To subscribe to our Extended Yard Waste Service Click here.

Randy’s also offers an on-call collection service. There is a minimum charge of $16 per collection; to include 8 bags of grass clippings or leaves. Extra bags are billable at $2.00 per bag.

To Schedule an on-call yard waste collection click here.