Minneapolis, MN Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Minneapolis, Minnesota — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Minneapolis, MN runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Minneapolis services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | varies | Depends on your zone — check the Recycling zone list |
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Bulk | Up to 2 large items per week on your pickup day with 'For Solid Waste' note; some items recycling-week-only; mattresses need call-ahead by your recycling pickup day. | Provider: City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling. |
| Yard waste | Yard waste NOT accepted at South Transfer Station; city runs separate Yard Waste program (see city page). | Provider: City of Minneapolis / Hennepin County (drop-off). |
When is recycling collected?
Recycling day by zone — recycling runs on its own schedule, which can differ from trash. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| District code 0W0 | varies | 13 mapped district(s); code = collection day 0 + recycling week 0 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 1W1 | varies | 8 mapped district(s); code = collection day 1 + recycling week 1 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 1W2 | varies | 5 mapped district(s); code = collection day 1 + recycling week 2 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 2W1 | varies | 5 mapped district(s); code = collection day 2 + recycling week 1 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 2W2 | varies | 8 mapped district(s); code = collection day 2 + recycling week 2 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 3W1 | varies | 5 mapped district(s); code = collection day 3 + recycling week 1 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 3W2 | varies | 7 mapped district(s); code = collection day 3 + recycling week 2 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 4W1 | varies | 3 mapped district(s); code = collection day 4 + recycling week 1 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 4W2 | varies | 13 mapped district(s); code = collection day 4 + recycling week 2 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 5W1 | varies | 11 mapped district(s); code = collection day 5 + recycling week 1 of the every-other-week rotation |
| District code 5W2 | varies | 5 mapped district(s); code = collection day 5 + recycling week 2 of the every-other-week rotation |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
- Major holidays — Runs one day later: If your collection day falls on or after a major holiday, pickup is delayed by one day. The registered city page does not enumerate which holidays qualify; check current city notices for a specific date.
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| system | Special One-sort single-stream; place recycling LOOSE in the blue city cart - do not bag (paper bags OK; plastic bags go to garbage or bag drop-off) [mpls-rec] |
| carts | Recycle City carts 95-gal (200 lb) or 64-gal (150 lb); no cost for an additional cart; extras may be delivered unrequested [mpls-rec] |
| extras | Recycle Extra recycling beside the cart in paper bags/boxes, each under 40 lb; not in personal containers [mpls-rec] |
| setout | Recycle 6 a.m. setout; curbside carts removed by 7 a.m. the day after collection; store behind front property line; shovel out in winter or face a fee; alley properties must show visible address numbers or city adds them for a utility-bill fee [mpls-rec] |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Missed pickup — Report the next business day; must be within two business days or the crew may not return. No return if the cart wasn't out.
- Mattress/box spring — Call on or before your regularly scheduled recycling pickup day when setting out at 6 a.m. on collection day.
- Recyclable large items — Crews tag recyclable large items with a 'We'll be back' sticker and return the next business day.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling (municipal) | |
| Trash | City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling (municipal) | |
| Bulk | City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling | |
| Yard waste | City of Minneapolis / Hennepin County (drop-off) |
Common questions
The things Minneapolis residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Minneapolis?
The City assigns your garbage day and it cannot be changed. Carts out by 6 a.m.; pickup happens 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
How often is recycling collected in Minneapolis?
Every other week - 83 districts coded by day (1-5) and rotation week (W1/W2), e.g. '3W1' is day 3, week 1 of the rotation.
What happens to my pickup after a holiday in Minneapolis?
If your collection day falls on or after a major holiday, collection is delayed by one day.
How many large items can I put out in Minneapolis?
Up to two per week on your pickup day, tagged 'For Solid Waste'; mattresses need a call ahead by your recycling pickup day.
Where can I drop off garbage in Minneapolis?
South Transfer Station, 2850 20th Ave S (Tue-Fri 12:30-7:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) - city customers get 6 cleanup vouchers a year.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created for Minneapolis MN: 83-district recycling-day x A/B-week layer from the city's official AGOL org (RECCOLECTI '{day}W{week}' codes), plus city-run garbage (96/32-gal carts, +1-day holiday delay), 2-item weekly bulk, South Transfer Station voucher/fee table. City-run collection - one of the largest full-service municipal records in the corpus.
- Holiday page wording clarified: the recorded one-day delay applies when pickup falls on or after a major holiday; the registered city page does not name the qualifying holidays.
Population 425,115 · Sources: City of Minneapolis AGOL org 'Recycling_Dist' (webmap 'Recycling Dist…, City of Minneapolis 'Garbage Carts & Collection', City of Minneapolis 'Recycling Carts & Collection', City of Minneapolis 'Large Item Collection', City of Minneapolis 'Drop-Off Items & Fees' (South Transfer Station) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.