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Minneapolis, MN trash pickup schedule

Minneapolis trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 430,324 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

Contents10 sections

Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service): Minneapolis Refuse Inc. (MRI) City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling service covers residences with four or fewer units (carts marked 'Property of the City of Minneapolis'). City staff collect from half of residential customers; the City contracts with Minneapolis Refuse Inc. (MRI) to collect from the other half. Same City rules, schedule and utility billing apply. Buildings with five or more units and businesses may hire any licensed hauler (the City is one option).215
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly on garbage day (in season)3410
Set outat the alley or curb collection point by 6 a.m. on collection day (pickup any time 6 a.m.-6 p.m.); curbside carts moved back by 7 a.m. the next day3
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us7
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Normal hours'.6

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Minneapolis holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleWhen a major holiday falls on a weekday, collection on the holiday and later that week is delayed one day; weekend holidays do not affect collection.36
Official noticeminneapolismn.gov6
Note 2027No 2027 collection schedule published on City pages as of 2026-10-30 (the 2026 table is the only one).
Minneapolis trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. (Jan 1, 2026 has passed; 2027 table not yet published.)6
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closed Mondays'.6
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closed Mondays'.6
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed Mondays'.6
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Normal hours'.6
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Sat, Jul 4, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected (July 4, 2026 is a Saturday)'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'.6
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed Mondays'.6
Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closed Mondays'.6
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Normal hours'.6
Day before Thanksgiving Wed, Nov 25, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closing early at 4:30 p.m.'6
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. Day after Thanksgiving is also listed 'Delayed one day' (see separate entry).6
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Normal hours'.6
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closing early at 4:30 p.m.'6
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. Dec 25, 2026 is a Friday, so Friday collection is delayed to Saturday Dec 26 under the City rule.6
New Year's Eve Thu, Dec 31, 2026 No change 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Not affected'; South Transfer Station 'Closing early at 4:30 p.m.'6

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Garbage carts and collection, Holiday garbage and recycling collection Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Minneapolis

How it worksSet collection days8
How to requestNo appointment: set out by 6 a.m. on pickup day with a note 'For Solid Waste' on each item. Recyclable large items (appliances, electronics, hide-a-beds/recliners, mattresses, metal) go out on recycling day; crews sticker them and return the next business day. To set a mattress out at 6 a.m. on the day it will be collected, call on or before your regular recycling pickup day.8
LimitsUp to two large items per week; couches under 6 feet; carpet rolls under 5 ft, 12 in diameter, 40 lb; small metal box max 40 lb8
FeesUp to two large items a week are part of City garbage collection (no separate charge listed); paid special cleanup for larger amounts: minimum $100, billed at $181 per hour, added to the utility bill (apply 5 days ahead)89
Not accepted
  • Building materials (including disassembled furniture tagged as building materials)8
  • Waterlogged or frozen mattresses8

Sources: Large item collection, Special cleanups of extra waste Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Minneapolis

Pickupevery other week4
Typesingle-stream5
Glassaccepted in cart5
Plastics#1, #2 and #5 bottles, jugs, cups and containers (no #3, #4, #6, #7 or black plastic)5

Accepted

  • Paper: mail, magazines, newspapers, phone books, books, clean paper bags5
  • Flattened cardboard and boxes (max 3 ft x 3 ft; extra bundled with string next to cart)5
  • Plastic bottles and jugs #1, #2, #5 (caps on)5
  • Plastic cups and containers #1, #2, #55
  • Glass food and beverage bottles and jars5
  • Food and beverage cans, aluminum foil and trays, decorative and pie tins5
  • Cartons: milk, juice boxes, soup/broth/wine cartons5
  • Cardboard cans (snack, frozen juice, dough, powdered mix cans)5

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags, film, bubble wrap and foam (Styrofoam)5
  • #3, #4, #6 and #7 plastics and black plastic5
  • Bagged recycling5
  • Shredded paper, napkins, paper cups/plates, egg cartons, takeout and freezer boxes5
  • Drinking glasses, window glass, ceramics, mirrors5
  • Electronics, batteries, scrap metal, cords/hoses/lights, textiles, hangers, lightbulbs, paint cans, needles, hazardous containers5

Programs

  • Extra recycling carts free (95 or 64 gallon), anyone including renters may request4
  • Recycling reminder emails (include holiday delay reminders)7

Sources: Recycling carts and collection, Accepted recycling, Collection day lookup Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes10
SeasonWeek of April 6, 2026 through the week of November 30 - December 4, 2026 (mid-April through November, weather depending)10
How oftenweekly on garbage day (in season)10
RulesReusable 32-38 gallon containers (26-32 in high, handles), kraft paper or BPI-certified compostable bags, or twine-tied bundles; each under 40 lb; branches under 3 ft long and 3 in diameter; out by 6 a.m.; no plastic bags; not in garbage/recycling/organics carts10
Food scrapsWeekly organics (food scraps and compostables) collection on garbage day; separate free sign-up; green cart11
Christmas treesNot published by the city (official page)
Leaf collectionLeaves accepted with weekly yard waste collection until the last pickup the week of November 30 - December 4, 202610
Cleanup events
  • Paid special cleanup of extra waste (application 5 days ahead; min $100, $181/hour)9
SnowResidents must shovel a path to carts or a fee is charged3

Sources: Garbage carts and collection, Special cleanups of extra waste, Yard waste, Organics recycling Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

South Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address2850 20th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407 · Map13
HoursTuesday-Friday 12:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (last items 7:15 p.m. / 3:15 p.m.)13
FeesCity garbage customers: up to six cleanup vouchers a year (each up to 2,000 lb of garbage and C&D debris plus two large recyclable items) and two tire vouchers (8 tires each). Over-limit fees: $41/ton garbage or C&D, $25 per appliance/electronic/mattress/box spring, tires $6 (17 in or smaller), $14 (18-50 in), $25 (over 50 in), $15 administrative fee. Pay-per-use pass (water-bill-only customers): $15 admin, $40 minimum, $117.86/ton garbage + C&D loads, $122.05/ton C&D-only loads, $25 per appliance/mattress, same tire fees. All fees go on the utility bill; no cash, checks or cards on site. Prices exclude taxes and fees.13
Who can use itCity garbage or water service customers only; voucher or pass must be requested by phone during office hours in advance (not on Saturdays)13
HolidaysCloses early (4:30 p.m.) on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Independence Day (see holidays table).

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Drop-off items and fees (South Transfer Station), How to go to the drop-off site (South Transfer Station), Vouchers for garbage drop-off Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formminneapolismn.gov316
Phone612-673-2917 (Solid Waste & Recycling, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri)1
3113111
Official websiteminneapolismn.gov

Sources: Garbage, Recycling & Cleanup, Garbage carts and collection, Missed pickup Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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Minneapolis trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Minneapolis?

Trash is collected weekly. Minneapolis does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Minneapolis?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. Day after Thanksgiving is also listed 'Delayed one day' (see separate entry).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Minneapolis?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. Dec 25, 2026 is a Friday, so Friday collection is delayed to Saturday Dec 26 under the City rule.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Minneapolis?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: 2026 table row: collection schedule 'Delayed one day'; South Transfer Station 'Closed'. (Jan 1, 2026 has passed; 2027 table not yet published.)

How do I get rid of bulky items in Minneapolis?

Set collection days. No appointment: set out by 6 a.m. on pickup day with a note 'For Solid Waste' on each item. Recyclable large items (appliances, electronics, hide-a-beds/recliners, mattresses, metal) go out on recycling day; crews sticker them and return the next business day. To set a mattress out at 6 a.m. on the day it will be collected, call on or before your regular recycling pickup day. Fees: Up to two large items a week are part of City garbage collection (no separate charge listed); paid special cleanup for larger amounts: minimum $100, billed at $181 per hour, added to the utility bill (apply 5 days ahead).

Does Minneapolis recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Minneapolis?

Use the city’s online form (minneapolismn.gov) or call 612-673-2917 (Solid Waste & Recycling, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri).

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