Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Minneapolis, MN
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Minneapolis residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly garbage collection from city-provided carts; recycling collected every other week. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- Weekly with garbage: up to 2 large non-metal items per week on garbage day; up to 2 large recyclable items (appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal; incl. hide-a-beds and recliners) on recycling week
- Free — included in base solid waste service fee
- City of Minneapolis — Solid Waste & Recycling (Public Works); Hennepin County (drop-off facilities)
At a glance: Minneapolis
- Trash day
- Weekly garbage collection from city-provided carts; recycling collected every other week. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- Bulk pickup
- Weekly with garbage: up to 2 large non-metal items per week on garbage day; up to 2 large recyclable items (appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal; incl. hide-a-beds and recliners) on recycling week
- Bulk cost
- Free — included in base solid waste service fee
- Dump
- Minneapolis South Transfer Station
- Hazardous waste
- Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility — Brooklyn Park
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly garbage collection from city-provided carts; recycling collected every other week. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Minneapolis South Transfer Station | transfer-station | 2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Tue–Fri 12:30–7:30pm (last drop-off 7:15pm), Sat 8:30am–3:30pm (last drop-off 3:15pm); closed before some major holidays | Voucher customers: billed to property utility bill; pay-per-use: $15 admin fee + $40 minimum; garbage and C&D loads $117.86/ton; C&D-only loads $122.05/ton; appliance/electronic/mattress $25 each; tires $6 (≤17"), $14 (18"–50"), $25 (≥50") |
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| Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station (Brooklyn Park) | transfer-station | 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 | Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays | Most household hazardous waste free; charged items: tires $5, TVs/monitors/laptops $10, large appliances $15, mattresses $25 |
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| South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center (Bloomington) | drop-off | 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 | Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays | Most household hazardous waste free; charged items: tires $5, TVs/monitors/laptops $10, large appliances $15 |
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Household hazardous waste
Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility — Brooklyn Park
- Address
- 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
- Phone
- (612) 348-3777
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays
Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility — Bloomington
- Address
- 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
- Phone
- (612) 348-3777
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, holidays
Accepted
- paint
- stain
- varnish
- solvents
- driveway sealer
- pesticides
- fluorescent bulbs (limit 25/year)
- aerosols
- pool chemicals
- mercury thermometers/thermostats
- batteries (all types)
- motor oil
- automotive fluids
- oil filters
- gas and fuels
- needles/sharps (prepared per guide)
Not accepted
- ammunition
- asbestos
- explosives
- infectious waste
- medicines
- business hazardous waste
City garbage customers get 6 drop-off vouchers per year (up to 2,000 lbs of garbage/scrap metal/C&D + 2 large items each) plus 2 tire vouchers (up to 8 tires each) for the South Transfer Station; must call 612-673-2917 to request a voucher before visiting. Non-customers with a water bill can use a pay-per-use pass. Minneapolis also offers one-time-fee special cleanups (moving/renovation projects). Hennepin County drop-off facilities serve households from 7 metro counties; proof of residency required; no business waste.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Minneapolis, MN?
- Weekly garbage collection from city-provided carts; recycling collected every other week. Carts out by 6am on collection day.
- When is bulk pickup in Minneapolis, MN?
- Weekly with garbage: up to 2 large non-metal items per week on garbage day; up to 2 large recyclable items (appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal; incl. hide-a-beds and recliners) on recycling week No scheduling needed — set out on the appropriate collection day. Attach a note to each item saying "For Solid Waste" or crews may skip it.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Minneapolis?
- Free — included in base solid waste service fee
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Minneapolis?
- wood furniture, upholstered furniture, couch (under 6ft, not hide-a-bed/recliner), plastic items, carpet/rugs (rolled, under 5ft long, <12in diameter, <40 lbs), household items, appliances, mattresses, electronics, metal items
- Where can I dump trash near Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis South Transfer Station (2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407); Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station (Brooklyn Park) (8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445); South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center (Bloomington) (1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Minneapolis?
- Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility — Brooklyn Park (8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445); Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility — Bloomington (1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431)