Proper Disposal
• Food waste can be brought to the WLSSD Yard Waste Site and Materials Recovery Center to be turned in to compost. See list below or click here: food waste drop sites.
• Food waste must be free of packaging and contained in biodegradable bags only. No plastic products, pet waste, kitty litter, diapers, stones, rocks, or liquids will be accepted.
• As of 2007, certain commercial organizations are required to separate food residuals and organic waste from their regular garbage. For more information on this ordinance, call 218-722-3336.
• Businesses with large amounts of food waste (>20 lbs/day) should contact WLSSD at 218-722-3336 for assistance in establishing a food waste recycling program.
Food waste drop off locations:
See https://wlssd.com/services/food-waste/drop-off-instructions/ for full instructions.
WLSSD Yard Waste Compost Site (seasonal)
WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility
WLSSD Materials Recovery Center
Willard Munger Inn (parking lot)
7408 Grand Ave.
Duluth, MN 55807
Chester Creek Cafe (parking lot)
1902 E 8th Street
Duluth, MN 55812
Concordia Lutheran Church (north parking lot)
2501 Woodland Avenue
Duluth, MN 55803
Lake Superior College (W-bldg. parking lot by loading dock)
2101 Trinity Rd.
Duluth, MN 55811
Lake Superior Brewing C0 (adjacent parking lot)
5324 E Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55804
YMCA at Essentia Wellness Center (southwest corner of parking lot)
4289 Ugstad Road
Hermantown, MN 55811