Minneapolis provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through the city’s Solid Waste & Recycling department. This guide covers everything you need to know about Minneapolis trash and recycling schedules, from finding your pickup days to handling holiday delays.
Finding Your Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule
The first step is determining your regular trash and recycling collection days in Minneapolis. The city provides an online lookup tool to find your schedule:
To use the lookup tool:
- Enter your Minneapolis address
- Select your address from the results
- Your next trash and recycling dates will display
- Click “View Garbage and Recycling Schedule this Month” to see a calendar view
Your recycling collection week will be labeled Week A/B or Week C/D. Take note of your week to determine your biweekly recycling dates.
Minneapolis provides collection services for:
- Trash – Weekly pickup
- Recycling – Biweekly (every other week) pickup
- Organics – Weekly pickup for compostable food and yard scraps
Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules and Rules
Now that you’ve found your collection days, here are some key details on Minneapolis trash and recycling pickup:
Collection Times
- Trash, recycling, and organics pickup occurs between 6 AM and 6 PM on your scheduled day.
- Collection times may vary – set materials out the night before by 6 AM.
Missed Pickups
- Report any missed trash or recycling pickups by contacting 311.
Trash Cart Size
- Minneapolis provides one complimentary 35-gallon trash cart per residential unit.
- Larger 64-gallon and 96-gallon carts are available for an additional monthly fee.
Recycling Cart Size
- One 64-gallon recycling cart is provided per residential unit.
- Additional recycling carts can be requested for free.
Holiday Collection Delays
Trash and recycling pickup is delayed by one day after major holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Adjust your collection schedule appropriately if your regular day falls on or after a holiday. The online lookup tool automatically factors in delays on holiday weeks.
Snow Removal
Keep trash, recycling, and organics carts clear of snow and ice for access on collection day. Carts cannot be collected if snow is blocking the carts. Shovel out carts and create a path to the alley or curb.
Organics Recycling Collection
Minneapolis offers citywide organics recycling collection for compostable food scraps and non-recyclable paper. This program diverts organic waste from landfills.
How It Works
- Organics are picked up weekly on your trash day.
- A green organics cart is provided for free upon request.
- Accepted materials include food scraps, non-recyclable paper, tissues, cardboard food boxes, and compostable bags.
Signing Up
To receive an organics cart:
- Request online: Organics Recycling Signup
- Call 311
It may take up to two weeks to receive your cart. Place accepted materials in the green organics cart and set it out each week for collection.
Large Item and Brush Collection
Minneapolis offers free collection of large household items and brush through two seasonal programs:
Large Item Pickup
- Twice per year: spring (April – May) and fall (October)
- Up to 3 large items collected per residential unit
- Accepted items: furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, plumbing fixtures, carpeting
Brush Collection
- Twice per year: spring (May – June) and fall (October)
- Brush and tree waste must be bundled and tied in 4-foot sections
- Bundles up to 2 feet in diameter and 50 pounds accepted
Refer to the online disposal guide for full lists of accepted items. Place materials at the curb or alley collection point by 6 AM on your scheduled date.
Drop-Off and Special Collection Options
Minneapolis offers several drop-off and special collection options for additional waste and bulky items:
Drop-Off Center
The South Transfer Station drop-off site accepts household junk and recycling for a fee.
- Address: 5101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Hours: Mon – Fri 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM – 2 PM
Special Collection Service
For an added fee, you can request a special collection for extra trash and bulky items that don’t fit in your carts.
- Up to 5 extra 32-gallon bags of trash or recycling
- Up to 2 extra bulky items like furniture or appliances
On-Call Brush Collection
Year-round on-call brush collection is available for a fee if you miss the regular seasons.
On-Call Brush Collection Details
- Unlimited bundles of brush and tree waste
- Bundled brush up to 18 inches in diameter and 4 feet long
Contact Solid Waste & Recycling
Contact the Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling office if you have questions about trash, recycling, or special collections:
Phone: 612-673-2917
Email: [email protected]
Address: Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
2635 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Knowing your Minneapolis trash and recycling schedule is key to successful collection. Refer to this guide for collection day lookup, holiday schedules, and trash/recycling programs. Contact Solid Waste & Recycling with any other questions.
Reference
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/garbage-recycling-cleanup/collection-day-lookup/
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/garbage-recycling-cleanup/