Minneapolis Garbage Day, Recycling, Organics & Yard Waste Schedule 2026
This guide is written like a Minneapolis resident checking their own alley or curb: when the cart goes out, what happens after holidays, why recycling is every other week, how organics work, which large items are allowed, how yard waste must be prepared, and who to call when a pickup is missed.
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Minneapolis trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. Use the City’s collection day lookup tool to see your next garbage, recycling and organics pickup. Garbage and organics are collected weekly. Recycling is collected every other week. Yard waste is collected weekly during the 2026 yard waste season.
For City pickup customers, large items must be out by 6 a.m. on pickup day, and the City says crews take up to two large items each week. Some large items can only be set out on your recycling week, so check the large item page or disposal guide before dragging anything to the alley.
Minneapolis Collection Day Lookup — Find Garbage, Recycling and Organics Pickup by Address
The City’s lookup tool is the safest starting point because Minneapolis pickup is tied to your address. The tool shows your garbage, recycling and organics schedule, and it also lets you view a monthly calendar. At the top of that calendar, your recycling week is listed as either ABE or CD.
For a resident, that ABE/CD detail matters because recycling is every other week, while garbage and organics are weekly. Yard waste can also line up with or differ from your recycling week, so always use the City tool when you are unsure.
Fastest path: Enter your address, select the correct result, click “View Garbage and Recycling Schedule this Month,” then save the next garbage, recycling and organics dates.
Open Lookup ToolDo You Have City of Minneapolis Pickup or a Private Hauler?
Before following City rules, confirm that you actually have City collection service. The City says you have City service if your garbage carts are gray and labeled “Property of City of Minneapolis.” Many larger apartment buildings, private properties and commercial buildings may use dumpsters or private haulers instead.
- Your garbage carts are gray.
- The carts say “Property of City of Minneapolis.”
- You live in a typical 1–4 unit residential building with City carts.
- The lookup tool shows garbage, recycling or organics dates for your address.
- Your Solid Waste & Recycling fees are on the City utility bill.
- Your building uses dumpsters.
- Your carts belong to a private hauler.
- Your property manager gives a separate trash room schedule.
- You live in a larger apartment or commercial building.
- The City lookup tool does not verify service for your address.
Local mistake to avoid: Do not put large items in the alley just because a neighbour did. If your building uses a private hauler or dumpster, City large-item pickup rules may not apply. Use Hennepin County disposal resources or ask your property manager.
Minneapolis 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — When Collection Is Delayed One Day
Minneapolis delays collection by one day after major holidays when the holiday falls on a weekday. If a major holiday is on a weekend day, pickup is not affected by that holiday. The City’s lookup tool shows holiday changes, so it should be your final check before setting carts, yard waste or large items out.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Collection Schedule | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Check address calendar before setting out carts. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 | Not affected | Collection usually follows normal schedule. |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16, 2026 | Not affected | Use normal pickup day unless lookup says otherwise. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Set carts, yard waste and up to two large items out the day after your regular day. |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | Not affected | Normal collection, per City holiday schedule. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Not affected | July 4 falls on Saturday in 2026. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | All later weekday pickups shift one day. |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | October 12, 2026 | Not affected | Normal collection, but South Transfer Station is closed Mondays. |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | Not affected | Normal collection. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday and Friday routes should check the lookup tool. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday route should check for Saturday collection. |
Memorial Day example: For the week of May 25–29, 2026, Minneapolis says collection is delayed one day. Residents should place yard waste, carts and up to two large items out the day after their regularly scheduled pickup day during that week.
Minneapolis Garbage Pickup Rules — Weekly Collection From City-Provided Carts
The City picks up garbage weekly from City-provided carts. For a normal household, the practical rule is to keep regular household garbage inside your gray City cart and use the disposal guide before putting unusual items in the trash.
- Use your City-provided gray garbage cart.
- Set the cart out on your regular collection day.
- Use the lookup tool for exact dates and holiday changes.
- Keep garbage contained so crews can safely collect it.
- Use the disposal guide for unusual household items.
- Use large-item pickup for eligible bulky items.
- Use South Transfer Station for extra garbage, building materials and large items when applicable.
- Use vouchers if you are a City customer and need drop-off options.
- Use Hennepin County drop-off facilities for electronics, appliances and special materials.
Not sure where it goes? Search the official Minneapolis disposal guide before putting batteries, electronics, chemicals, appliances, construction debris or weird household items in the trash.
Search Disposal GuideMinneapolis Recycling Pickup — Every Other Week, ABE/CD Calendar and Reminder Emails
Minneapolis picks up recycling every other week. Your address calendar will show your next recycling date, and the monthly calendar labels your recycling week as either ABE or CD. That label is useful for planning, but the official lookup date matters most.
- Recycling is every other week.
- Use the City lookup tool to see your next recycling date.
- Sign up for recycling reminder emails after looking up your address.
- Use the City recycling guide for bottles, cans, paper and boxes.
- Keep recycling clean enough to be sorted.
- Assuming recycling is weekly because garbage is weekly.
- Forgetting holiday delay weeks.
- Mixing organics or yard waste into recycling.
- Leaving the recycling cart out on the wrong ABE/CD week.
- Guessing disposal for odd items instead of using the disposal guide.
Best setup: Use the City lookup tool, then sign up for recycling reminders. The reminder emails help with holiday delays and reduce the chance of setting the recycling cart out on the wrong week.
Minneapolis Organics Recycling Pickup — Weekly Food Scraps and Compostables
Minneapolis picks up food scraps and other compostable items weekly through the organics recycling program. There is no extra cost to take part for City collection customers, but you do need to sign up if you do not already have a green organics cart.
- Organics is collected weekly on your garbage day.
- Sign up online or contact Solid Waste & Recycling.
- The City delivers an organics cart after signup.
- New participants receive a welcome kit.
- Organics must be in a BPI-certified compostable plastic bag or paper grocery bag.
- Renters with City service can participate.
- If your building already has a green cart, ask the City for a welcome kit.
- Larger apartment buildings often do not have City service.
- If your building has dumpsters, the private hauler name should be on the dumpster.
- Residents without building organics can use organics drop-off sites.
Start organics pickup: Homeowners and renters with City garbage service can sign up for organics recycling.
Sign Up for OrganicsMinneapolis Organics Recycling Video Guide — Food Scraps and Compostables
The City of Minneapolis links residents to official organics recycling videos from its organics pages. This video is useful for local residents who want a quick visual explanation of organics recycling before signing up or using the green cart for food scraps and compostable items.
Best for: New residents, renters, homeowners starting organics recycling, apartment residents using drop-off sites, and anyone unsure about food scraps versus regular garbage.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday changes, missed collection, carts, fees, drop-off rules, yard waste dates and service alerts, residents should still verify details through the official City of Minneapolis links above.
Minneapolis Large Item Pickup — Up to Two Items, 6 AM Deadline and “For Solid Waste” Note
Minneapolis allows City garbage collection customers to set out some large items on pickup day. The City says crews take up to two large items each week, but some items can only be set out on your recycling week. That means large-item pickup is generous, but not unlimited.
- Set large items out by 6 a.m. on pickup day.
- Attach a note to each item that says “For Solid Waste.”
- Limit normal set-out to up to two large items each week.
- Check whether your item is weekly or recycling-week only.
- Call the next business day if a properly set-out item is missed.
- Item was not out when crews arrived.
- No “For Solid Waste” note was attached.
- Item is only accepted on recycling week.
- You do not have City collection service.
- Missed pickup was reported more than two business days later.
Important missed-pickup rule: If a large item is missed, Minneapolis says to call the office the following business day. You must report a missed pickup within two business days, or the City may not be able to send the crew back.
Minneapolis Yard Waste Pickup 2026 — Season Dates, Containers, Bags and Branch Rules
Minneapolis yard waste season began the week of April 6, 2026. The last yard waste collection for 2026 is on your pickup day during the week of November 30–December 4, 2026. Yard waste is picked up every week on your garbage pickup day during yard waste season.
- Use reusable containers, compostable bags or bundles.
- Reusable containers must be 32–38 gallons and 26–32 inches high.
- Reusable containers need sturdy handles.
- Each container, bag or bundle must weigh less than 40 pounds.
- Set yard waste out by 6 a.m. on pickup day.
- Branches must be less than 3 feet long and less than 3 inches in diameter.
- Traditional plastic bags.
- Branches longer than 3 feet or wider than 3 inches.
- Dirt or soil.
- Pet waste.
- Sawdust.
- Sod.
- Stumps or full trees.
State-law warning: Minnesota law makes it illegal to throw yard waste in the garbage. Minneapolis also says it is illegal to use a traditional plastic bag for yard waste picked up at your home.
Missed Trash Pickup Minneapolis — What to Check Before Calling Solid Waste
If garbage, recycling, organics, yard waste or a large item is missed, first check whether it was your correct day, whether the holiday delay applied, and whether the item followed the rules. Minneapolis collection can involve different crews for carts, yard waste and large items.
Check the lookup tool
Confirm the correct date, recycling week and holiday delay. If a major holiday was on a weekday before your route, your pickup may be delayed one day.
Check the material rule
Large items need the “For Solid Waste” note and must be out by 6 a.m. Yard waste must be in accepted bags, containers or bundles and under the weight limit.
Call quickly
For large items, the City says to call the following business day and report the miss within two business days. Email may not be fast enough to send a crew back before the next pickup day.
Use the correct contact
Call Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 or use 311 / 612-673-3000 for City service help and non-emergency issues.
Contact office: Solid Waste & Recycling is listed at Eastside Maintenance Facility, 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. The building is closed to the public.
Call 612-673-2917Minneapolis Apartment, Rental and Large-Building Trash Rules — Ask Before You Use City Pickup Instructions
Many Minneapolis renters live in buildings that do not use City carts. Larger apartment buildings often have dumpsters or private haulers. If your building uses a dumpster, the private hauler name should be on the dumpster, and your trash-room rules may be set by the property manager.
- Does this building have City collection service?
- Are the carts gray and labeled “Property of City of Minneapolis”?
- Where should recycling go?
- Does the building offer organics recycling?
- Who handles large items and move-out furniture?
- Can residents use organics drop-off sites instead?
- Do not leave couches or mattresses beside a dumpster without permission.
- Do not assume the City will collect from a private-hauler building.
- Ask whether large items require a scheduled pickup or fee.
- Use the disposal guide for electronics, appliances and hazardous items.
- Get written move-out disposal instructions if possible.
Minneapolis Solid Waste Phone Number, Address, Map and Official Links
| Need | Official Contact / Link | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste & Recycling | 612-673-2917 | Garbage, recycling, organics, yard waste, large item and missed pickup questions. |
| 311 / City Help | 612-673-3000 | 311 help, non-emergency City service routing and accessible format support. |
| Address | 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Eastside Maintenance Facility; listed as closed to the public. |
| Office Hours | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday | Call during posted office hours for faster service help. |
Eastside Maintenance Facility Map
Official Minneapolis Waste Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides
Minneapolis Trash Pickup FAQ — Real Resident Questions Answered
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Minneapolis. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate garbage pickup, recycling pickup, organics carts, yard waste collection, large item pickup, City 311, or the South Transfer Station.
Pickup frequency, holiday delays, large item rules, yard waste dates, organics signup details, service contacts and official lookup links were checked against City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling resources as of May 2026. Schedules, service rules, pickup routes, drop-off fees, transfer station access and accepted materials can change. Always verify through the official City pages before setting items out.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Minneapolis — Garbage, Recycling & Cleanup
- City of Minneapolis — Collection Day Lookup
- City of Minneapolis — Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection
- City of Minneapolis — Garbage
- City of Minneapolis — Recycling
- City of Minneapolis — Organics Recycling
- City of Minneapolis — Organics Recycling Signup
- City of Minneapolis — Large Item Collection
- City of Minneapolis — Yard Waste
- City of Minneapolis — Disposal Guide
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