Garbage, recycling and cleanup

Learn more about garbage, recycling, organics recycling (compost) and cleanup programs in Minneapolis.

Yard waste collection starts soon, but please wait to clean up

Pollinators nest in the broken stems of plants and overwinter in leaf piles. Please do not rake any leaves or clean up your yard until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees to help our pollinators thrive. Yard waste collection begins the week of April 6, 2026.
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How to start service

If your carts say "Property of the City of Minneapolis," you have City collec...

Garbage

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

Recycling

The City picks up recycling every other week. Learn how to sort and recycle bottles, ca...

Organics recycling

The City picks up food scraps and other compostable items weekly. There is no extra cos...

Large item collection

You can set out some large items for collection on your pickup day or bring them to a d...

Yard waste

We collect yard waste from mid-April through November, depending on the weather. Learn ...

Disposal guide

This searchable guide tells you how to properly dispose of many common and uncommon hou...

Collection for businesses and large buildings

Large apartment complexes and businesses are required to have garbage and recycling pic...

Community cleanup

Help keep our city clean through one of our many volunteer programs. We provide free cl...

Graffiti

See resources for preventing, removing or painting over graffiti.

Illegal dumping

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

Garbage and recycling at an event

Reduce waste at events and learn what to do with the waste you collect.

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Solid Waste & Recycling

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Phone

612-673-2917

Address

Eastside Maintenance Facility
2635 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

This building is closed to the public.