Compost Site
The City of Howard Lake's Compost Site is located west of town off Keats Avenue. This site is open to Howard Lake Residents ONLY. Township Residents are prohibited from using this compost site. Township Residents are encouraged to use the Wright County Compost Facility.
The site is currently CLOSED for the season.
| ACCEPTED MATERIALS | PROHIBITED MATERIALS |
|---|---|
| Grass | Tree Stumps |
| Leaves | Garbage |
| Yard Waste | Plastic Bags |
| Brush/Tree Branchs | Commercial Dumping |
It is strictly prohibited to dump after hours, or outside the gate!
| Hours of Operation | Compost Site Address | Phone # |
|---|---|---|
Open Daily: 8am - Dusk | Howard Lake, MN 55349 | (320) 299-0001 |
| May close due to weather! | ||
| Closed from November to April/May |
Wright County Compost and Recycling Facility
Wright County residents can dispose of compost, household hazardous waste, and recyclable materials at the compost and recycling facility with an appointment. Visit Wright County's Website to get a complete list of materials and associated fees.
| HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE | RECYCLABLES |
|---|---|
| Acids | Aluminum/Tin Cans |
| Adhesives | Ballasts |
| Aersol Cans | Child Car Seats |
| Anti-Freeze (if < 5 gallons) | Christmas String Lights |
| Automobile Fluids | Clean Cardboard |
| Caulk/Putty | Clothing/Textiles |
| Caustics | Copiers |
| Cleaners | Fluorescent Bulbs |
| Herbicides/Pesticides | Glass Food Containers |
| Household Sharps/Lancets | Major Appliances |
| Inks | Monitors/CPUs |
| Lighter Fluid | Plastic |
| Oil Filters (if < 10 filters) | Propane Cylinders |
| Paint/Stain/Varnish | Scanners |
| Polishes | Scrap Metal |
| Rechargeable Batteries | TVs |
| Strippers/Thinners | Tires |
| Used Oil | White Rigid Styrofoam |
| Waxes |
| Hours of Operation | Address | Phone # |
|---|---|---|
Most Drop Offs require appointments. Please call to schedule. | 505 County Road 37 NE Buffalo, MN 55313 | (763) 682-7338 |
| Tuesday: 9am - 3pm | ||
| Thursday: 9am - 6pm | ||
2nd Saturday of the Month: 8am - 12pm |