Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
Current News:
Starting January 1, 2013, the Recycling Credit will no longer be a separate line item on your bill. The base fee & recycling credit were combined reducing your base fee by $7.00 per month. Billing information is available on the Solid Waste Billing Page.
Christmas Trees may be set out for collection on your regularly scheduled Garbage Day. For detailed disposal information visit our What To Do List a Guide to Getting Rid of Stuff.
One Sort Recycling is Coming to Minneapolis! The Minneapolis City Council has approved the transition from multi-sort to one-sort recycling for Minneapolis customers. This program will be rolled out in phases. Check back to the One Sort Web Page for frequent updates and information.
Mattresses are Now Recyclable! Effective July 23, 2012, mattresses are now collected on recycling week only. Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Place next to your garbage cart on recycling week only. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Mattresses will be picked up then next business day after recycling day.
You can now recycle more! View our Recycling Guide for details.
Customer Service (612) 673-2917
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Division of Solid Waste & Recycling is committed to excellence in customer service. The mission of the Division is to protect the health and safety of Minneapolis residents by providing solid waste management services that result in a clean and livable city.
A Clean City is Job One, and the job is carried out in a safe, environmentally protective and cost effective manner.
Solid Waste & Recycling is funded by your monthly fees, sale of metals and recyclable's and a Hennepin County Recycling grant.
Property taxes are not part of the funding for your solid waste and recycling services.
Last updated Dec. 28, 2012