GRAND MARAIS, MN, June 13, 2022 – Attention all Cook County property owners: there are seven community brush disposal sites located throughout Cook County that accept brush and vegetation from property owners. These sites are strategically located to give all county citizens the ability to reduce wildfire risk. With the weather events this spring, Firewise wants to remind all property owners they can dispose of wildfire fuels at locations across the county. There is no charge for disposing of vegetation and the sites are open all summer and fall. 

To keep the brush sites open and maintained, it is important that no trash, treated lumber, or stumps are disposed of. Trash and lumber disposal are prohibited, because the burning of trash and treated lumber releases toxic chemicals. Stumps and root systems are also prohibited, because they are difficult to burn and cause inefficient pile burning.  

To find the closest site to you view the interactive map on the Cook County Firewise website, cookcountyfirewise.org, or link to the map directly: Firewise Brush Disposal Sites Map.

The sign below is located at the entrance of all seven brush sites and reminds property owners what can and cannot be disposed of. Gates are locked when sites are closed. Call ahead to ensure sites are open. 

The key contacts for any questions or concerns are:

Bev Wolke, Firewise Admin Assistant   218-387-3642  [email protected]

Elsa Lund,  Firewise Coordinator,  218-370-896         [email protected]

About Cook County, MN

Cook County encompasses the sovereign nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; the City of Grand Marais; the Townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder; and unincorporated areas in the easternmost part of Minnesota’s North Shore. Cook County Government values transparency and strives to deliver superior services and programs in a fiscally responsible way. We value the dignity of all County residents and seek to create a community that provides opportunity for all. Many of our offices are in the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais 55604. Other departments and facilities, such as the Airport, Community Center, Highway and Sheriff are located nearby. Call 218-387-3000 or visit: https://co.cook.mn.us  

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