Garbage

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

Collection delayed due to New Years Day holiday

Collection will be delayed one day for residents whose regular pickup day is on Thursday or Friday. If your normal pickup day is Thursday or Friday, please put your carts and up to two large items out the day after your regularly scheduled pickup day. Solid Waste & Recycling's office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, January 1 and 2, 2026.
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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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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

Schedule a time to bring extra garbage and building materials to the South Transfer Sta...

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...
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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

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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.