Organics recycling

I want to

Start compostables pickup

Sign up to start collection of your organics recycling material.

Sign up to use an organics drop-off site

Bring food scraps and compostable food-service items to a drop-off site.

See what is and is not accepted

Get a list of items you can and cannot compost through organics recycling.

Sign up for Recycling Reminder emails

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

Get signs to label my containers

Help people in your home or business know how to sort their waste.

Search the disposal guide

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

Become a recycling block leader

Help your neighbors collect their organics, reduce waste and recycle more.

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.

Contact us

Solid Waste & Recycling

Public Works

Email Solid Waste & Recycling

Phone

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.

Last updated on April 7, 2025