Montrose joins Wright County in exploring shared chipper service for brush disposal

Nov 10, 2025

Council approved an MOU to gauge interest in a Wright County-owned chipper capable of chipping up to two-foot diameter trees; quoted usage cost included roughly $450 per hour (chipper + county labor) and the city would provide site prep and enforce drop-off restrictions.

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Staff presented a memorandum of understanding from Wright County asking cities to indicate interest in using a large chipper the county is considering purchasing. The chipper would be operated by Wright County staff with a quoted cost of about $450 per hour (including chipper and labor); the city would provide site preparation and manage drop-off to exclude stumps, plastic bags and other non-compostable materials. Council approved the MOU to gauge interest among area cities.

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