City of Hastings Compost Site Fall Updates

October 8, 2024

City of Hastings Compost Drop Site Updates Fall 2024

1303 W. State Rd.

Hours of operation: 

Mondays 3 PM – 6 PM

Saturdays 9 AM – 2 PM

Holiday Closures:

The compost site will be closed on the following dates:

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 (Veterans Day)

Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

WEATHER PERMITTING THE COMPOST SITE WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON MONDAY, DEC. 9, 2024.

Eligible to use the site:

City of Hastings residents (State issued ID as proof of residency within the city limits is required)

Non-Residents in the Algonquin Lake Area (Paid Compost Pass required, available for purchase at City Hall)

Not eligible to use the site:

  • Non-residents
  • Commercial contractors
  • Any business or group charging for services

Materials accepted: Compostable waste generated within the City limits

  • Grass clippings
  • Leaves and sticks
  • Paper compostable bags
  • Branches less than 3” in diameter and shorter than 4’ in length

Ineligible materials:

  • Materials generated by commercial contractors
  • Materials generated by a business or group charging for services
  • Food waste
  • Compostable products or recyclable goods
  • Plastic bags or other non-paper compostable bags
  • Building materials, lumber, and rubber mulch
  • Branches larger than 3” in diameter and longer than 4’ in length
  • Large sections of wood or stumps

City of Hastings Compost Drop Site is operated only during the warm weather months in spring, summer and fall seasons. Opening and closing dates are weather dependent and are subject to change without notice.