Burnsville Compost Site Open Until July 8

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the City of Burnsville.

Due to continued demand, Burnsville’s compost site will remain open for storm debris drop-off until 8 p.m. on Sunday July 8. The site is located directly behind Dodge of Burnsville on Pleasant Avenue.

Residents should not put debris in plastic bags to dispose of it at the compost site. If tree debris has been placed in plastic bags for hauling purposes, residents are asked to open bags and empty them at the compost site. The plastic bags can then be reused or disposed of properly.

Hours of operation for the compost site will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week through July 8.

Homeowners are also able to pursue other methods for tree removal and disposal through private contractors should they desire. A list of tree contractors licensed in the City of Burnsville that can assist residents in these efforts is listed on www.burnsville.org/forestry.