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Brooklyn Park disposal guide

How to dispose of a Christmas tree in Brooklyn Park, MN

Every MN county runs a free curbside collection window (usually 2-3 weeks in January) and free year-round drop-off at compost facilities. Remove ALL decorations, lights, tinsel, and the stand first. Flocked + artificial trees go to trash, not compost.

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Brooklyn Park basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55428, 55443, 55444, 55445
Curbside schedule
Brooklyn Park does NOT operate its own curbside collection — residents contract directly with a licensed Hennepin County hauler. Pickup day varies by hauler and address. Most provide weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, and seasonal yard-waste pickup April-November.
Bulk pickup
Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler, not the city. Most Brooklyn Park haulers include 1-2 bulk items per year free; additional items $15-40 each. Call your hauler directly or use ClearPath's pickup booking flow.

Where to dispose of a Christmas tree near Brooklyn Park

  1. 1

    City curbside collection window (free, January)

    Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities run a free Christmas-tree pickup for ~2 weeks in early-to-mid January. Trees must be at the curb on collection day, free of all decorations + stand.

  2. 2

    County compost site (free, year-round)

    Hennepin County operates 3 compost drop-off sites; Ramsey has 4. All accept Christmas trees free for residents. Late trees go here.

  3. 3

    Flocked or artificial trees

    Flocked (sprayed white-snow effect) trees cannot be composted — paint binds organics. They go to bulk trash. Artificial trees: donate if usable; trash if broken.

Full guide

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The Brooklyn Park options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:

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