Navigating Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Pickup with Walters Recycling

Walters Recycling & Refuse provides trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services to residents across several cities in Minnesota. Understanding your scheduled pickup days is key to ensuring your waste is disposed of properly. This guide covers the ins and outs of Walters’ collection schedule, including impacts from holidays.

Overview of Trash and Recycling Collection

Walters Recycling offers trash and recycling pickup to households on a regular weekly schedule:

• Trash is collected weekly on your designated day.

• Recycling and yard waste are picked up every other week on your scheduled trash day.

• Collection starts at 7AM, so bins must be curbside by 6:30AM on pickup days.

• Trash should be bagged and placed in provided carts. Recycling goes loose in bins.

• Bulk items can be collected through special pickup. Fees apply.

• Hazardous wastes require special disposal.

Check your personalized collection schedule using Walters’ Collection Calendar. Just enter your address.

Holiday Changes to the Trash Schedule

If a holiday falls on or before your normal collection day, pickup will be delayed by one day that week.

For example, if you have Monday pickup normally, and Monday is Labor Day, your pickup will shift to Tuesday.

Walters provides a handy holiday calendar showing impacted days.

The following holidays impact the collection schedule:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Check the holiday calendar each year to stay on top of any pickup changes.

Recycling Guide for Walters Service Areas

Walters accepts a wide variety of recyclables, including:

Paper Products

• Newspaper, magazines, junk mail
• Office paper, envelopes
• Phone books
• Cardboard boxes (flattened)
• Paper bags

Metal Items

• Aluminum cans
• Tin, steel, and bi-metal cans
• Empty aerosol cans (caps off)

Glass Products

• Glass bottles and jars (any color)

Plastics

• Plastic containers #1-7
• Milk and juice cartons

Other Recyclables

• Aluminum foil (clean)
• Bottle caps and lids

Make sure recyclables are clean and loose in your bin – no plastic bags. Learn more about Walters’ recycling policies here.

Yard Waste and Organics Collection

From April through November, Walters offers seasonal yard waste pickup every other week on your trash day. Here are key details:

• Yard waste like leaves, grass, and brush must be placed in biodegradable bags or rigid containers marked “yard waste.”

• Brush and branches must be bundled (under 4 feet long) and under 40 pounds.

Get more tips for yard waste disposal here.

Walters also provides optional curbside organics collection for food scraps and non-recyclable paper. This opt-in program runs April through November.

Trash and Recycling Disposal Options

Residents have a few options for disposing of waste with Walters:

• Curbside Collection: Place bins curbside by 6:30AM on your pickup day. This is the most convenient option.

• Public Drop-Off Facility: Open 8AM-4:30PM on weekdays, Walters’ drop-off center allows disposal of trash and recycling for a fee.

• Special Pickup: For large items like appliances and furniture, you can schedule a special pickup starting at $30. Learn more here.

• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental: For home projects or large waste, you can rent a 10-40 cubic yard dumpster for a designated period. Get a quote.

Walters Service Areas in Minnesota

Walters Recycling provides collection services to these cities in Minnesota:

• Blaine
• Spring Lake Park
• Columbia Heights
• Osseo
• Mahtomedi

Collection schedules and details may vary slightly by city. Check the city service pages for specifics.

Contact Walters Recycling & Refuse

Have additional questions about Walters’ trash, recycling, or yard waste pickup? Here are the key contacts:

Walters Recycling Customer Service

• Phone: 763-780-8464
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 2830 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449

By understanding your scheduled collection days and Walters’ holiday impacts, you can ensure your household’s waste is disposed of properly. Check the Walters website for the most up-to-date schedule and recycling details.