Hidden Gem: Free Compost Up For Grabs In Rochester Right Now

I love saving money...and passing on those tips to you.  The latest has me grinning from ear to ear because I was just about to run to the store to get a few bags of potting soil.  Now, it looks like I can get some compost for free to fill up my flower beds and flower pots.

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Below is everything you need to know about the spot in Rochester, Minnesota where you can take home free compost.

Free Compost Now Available For You In Rochester, Minnesota

I recently went to a few of the Amish greenhouses near La Crosse, Wisconsin and filled the back of my Explorer with gorgeous herbs, flowers, and vegetables.  I started adding them to all of my pots and noticed the other night that I am in need of a few more piles of dirt.

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I just happened to run across a Facebook post from the Olmsted County Environmental Resources page that is going to help so many of us right now.

 

Grab your shovels! A recently screened pile of compost has been added near the bunker on the south side of the Olmsted County Compost Site.
Great for enhancing growth in flowerbeds, gardens, and lawns, compost can be self-loaded any day of the week during daylight hours.
There is no fee; however, donation boxes are available on-site for residents who wish to support the Compost Site's daily operations (not funded by property taxes).

Where Is The Olmsted County Compost Site in Rochester, Minnesota?

I've lived in the Rochester for about 26 years and I didn't realize that this hidden gem existed in our town until today.  If I was a newbie to this spot, my guess is that a few others could use help with directions also.

Here's how to easily find the Olmsted County Compost Site - head to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility off of Energy Pkwy NE.  Watch for the signs to see where to enter the area of the compost piles. To get you in the general area, get directions here.