Organics recycling

The City picks up food scraps and other compostable items weekly. There is no extra cost to take part. Sign up to get started.

Garden tool swaps are this Saturday, May 13

Bring garden tools you no longer want and pick up ones you do want at one of seven parks hosting a garden tool swap from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
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Collection delayed one day due to Memorial Day holiday

Please place your garbage, organics and recycling carts and up to two large items at the alley or curb line by 6 a.m. the day after your regularly scheduled pickup day during the week of May 26, 2025. Solid Waste & Recycling's office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Organics recycling signup

Anyone in the city can participate in organics recycling.

How to start collecting organics

Get some compostable bags, follow these steps and you'll be set for organics recycling.

Accepted organics

Here's what you can and cannot put in your organics recycling (composting) bins.

Organics recycling rules

We explain what happens if you do not follow organics recycling rules.

Organics sorting tips

These sorting and collecting tips will set you up for organics recycling success.

Organics drop-off sites

If your building doesn’t have organics recycling, you can compost your food scrap...

Reduce home food waste

You can prevent food waste at home to save money and help the environment.

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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.