Garbage, recycling and cleanup

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

Collection suspended remainder of the day Thursday, February 19

Icy conditions are delaying collection services for Thursday, February 19, 2026. Collection crews will finish Thursday routes on Friday before starting Friday routes. Anything uncollected by the end of the day Friday will be picked up on Saturday. Customers should shovel out their carts, and leave them at the alley or curb line until serviced.
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snow shoveled around SWR carts

Shovel out your carts

Shovel a path through the snow, including snow left by the plow, from your carts to the alley or curb line. If the collection crew cannot easily wheel your carts to the truck, they cannot service them.
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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.