The Hastings compost site will be open for the season on Mondays 3pm-6pm, and Saturdays 9am-2pm beginning Monday, March 30, 2026

 

Those eligible to use the site include:
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
 

The 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.