Compost Site
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Site Operation
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April 1 – December 1 (subject to change due to weather restrictions)
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Monday: 8am-3:30pm
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Tuesday: 8am-3:30pm
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Wednesday: 8am-Dusk
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Thursday: 8am-3:30pm
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Friday: 8am-Dusk
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Saturday: 8am-Dusk
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Sunday: 8am-3:30pm
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Allowable Users - By utilizing the site, users agree to the terms of this policy.
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Residents of the City of Silver Lake
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Non-residents through permitting system (no commercial)
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Site Monitoring
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The site will be monitored continuously via a security camera system.
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Users must show photo id and/or permit to gain access to site.
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Non-residents must fill out log book provided at entrance for each visit.
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Acceptable Material - Materials must be separated and placed in designated areas. Load sizes must not exceed 12 yards.
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Yard Waste
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Grass clippings
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Leaves
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Pinecones
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Garden vegetation
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Brush
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Shrubs
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Twigs
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Sticks
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Tree branches up to 6 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length
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Unacceptable Material - This is not a comprehensive list, but rather indicates the types of material not allowed.
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Construction wood
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Lumber
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Pallets
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Stumps or whole trees
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Garbage including but not limited to plastic, rocks, metal, concrete, animal feces, food scraps
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- Violations
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Any violation of this policy and/or illegal dumping may be prosecuted as a petty misdemeanor under MN Statute 609.68
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