Recycling

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

Collection delayed due to Memorial Day

Collection will be delayed one day during the week of May 25 - 29, 2026. Please place your yard waste, carts and up to two large items out the day after your regularly scheduled pickup day during this week. Solid Waste & Recycling's office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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Accepted recycling

Understand what is and is not recyclable in your blue One-Sort recycling cart.

Recycling carts and collection

We collect recycling every other week from City-provided carts. Here's how to prepare y...

Recycling rules

We explain what happens if you do not follow One-Sort recycling program rules.

Recycling drop-off sites

Some items not accepted by Solid Waste & Recycling can be dropped off at other recy...

Recycling facility tour

You can tour the recycling facility and see what happens after the truck picks up your ...

Let's get real about recycling

Your actions matter. Your recyclables are made into new products and create jobs in our state. There's more we can do to recycle better and recycle more.
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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.