Garbage

The City picks up garbage weekly. Learn about what we accept and our drop-off site for extra garbage.

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Request a special cleanup

Cleaning out the garage or doing a big project? Schedule a special cleanup on top of your normal pickup.

Get rid of unwanted items

Use our disposal guide to find out how to properly dispose of an item.

Get signs to label my containers

Help people in your home or business know what waste goes where.

Sign up for Recycling Reminder emails

Get a reminder email to set your recycling out for collection.

Accepted garbage

Solid Waste & Recycling accepts only certain materials as household garbage. If you...

Garbage carts and collection

We collect garbage every week from City-provided carts. Here's how to prepare your garb...

Garbage drop-off site

City garbage customers can bring extra garbage and building materials to the South Tran...

Special cleanups of extra waste

If you're moving or doing a big project, you can pay a one-time fee for a special picku...

Illegal dumping

We explain what illegal dumping is and how to report it.

garbage, recycling and organics carts

Look up your collection day

Find out when to set your carts out. You can also sign up for recycling reminder emails and get tips for reducing, recycling and composting.

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Solid Waste & Recycling

Email Solid Waste & Recycling

Phone

Address

Eastside Maintenance Facility

2635 University Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday

This building is closed to the public.

Last updated on February 16, 2021