Yard Waste Collection

• Brush, leaves, and other yard trimmings are collected weekly with garbage mid-April through mid-November, weather permitting. The exact dates for the start and end of yard waste season are posted on the home page “What’s New” section early spring and fall.
• Yard waste must be bagged or bundled. See how to prepare yard waste.
• Collection day is assigned by the Solid Waste & Recycling Division. Routes are created so the division works in the most cost-effective way. Therefore your day of pickup can't be changed.
• Yard waste must be at your collection point by 6:00 AM.

Collection Time

Collection time starts at 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM on your collection day. You may notice that your yard waste is picked up at about the same time every week. Please understand that changes in weather conditions, crew assignment, and equipment problems can create your pickup to be earlier or later in the day.

Sorry, but we don't come back if you didn't get your yard waste out on time. If you missed yard waste collection day, then put the bags/bundles back in your yard or garage, and put out on your next collection day.

Yard waste can become a problem when left at your curb or alley line. Kids, weather & cars can rip open your bags open. As well, when left out for many days, a neighbor may complain.

Holiday Schedule

If your collection day falls on or after a holiday, yard waste collection will be one day later than normal. See the Holiday Schedule for more information.

Report Illegal Dumping or Abuse of Yard Waste Service

Yard Waste collection is a special service to our paying customers only. Taking or using another resident's collection point is illegal. City Ordinance 225.10 states in part: "No person shall leave, throw, or deposit, or use or permit any other person to leave, place, throw, or deposit, any substances or materials of any kind at a city solid waste collection point…for city disposal when the substances or materials were generated at a location other than the residence."

If you see any illegal dumping, anywhere in the City of Minneapolis, please write down the license number, a description of the vehicle and person involved in the dumping, and the item that was dumped. Report it by dialing 311, and Minneapolis 311 can assist you. If you wish, your call will remain anonymous.

What Do I Do With My Yard Waste After the Season Has Ended!

Sorry, no matter HOW late the first snow is, we can’t pick up your yard waste. When we STOP yard waste collection, we no longer have the staff or trucks available for yard waste pick up.

• Put your yard waste bags on top of your perennial garden beds.
• Stack the bags against the North and East sides of your house (for insulation).
• If you are willing to take your bags/yard waste to a commercial location, and pay a fee, call our customer service staff at (612) 673-2917 for these locations.

Your Yard Waste Cost

Yard Waste collection is a special service to our customers only, and is included in your monthly fee. Abuse of this special service can result in additional costs to you, the taxpayer or utility bill payer.

To avoid additional costs, please follow all procedures for disposal of your yard waste. If you are not sure about what we pickup, please call our office at (612) 673-2917 and staff will assist you.

What Happens To My Yard Waste?

The Solid Waste & Recycling Division has a contract with a vendor who picks up the yard waste. The yard waste is then composted. This is a requirement for having a contract for yard waste pick up with the City of Minneapolis.

Composting?

Learn more about composting here.