Minneapolis Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Minneapolis recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Paper and flattened boxes (cereal boxes, paper bags, mail, newspapers, clean office paper)
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1, #2, #5 with caps on)
- Plastic cups, tubs, and food containers (#1, #2, #5)
- Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage containers, rinsed clean)
- Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, and steel cans)
- Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, and broth cartons)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; place items loose in the cart)
- Black plastic items of any kind
- Plastic containers labeled #3, #4, #6, or #7
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout packaging
- Shredded paper, paper towels, and napkins
Can you recycle these items in Minneapolis?
Can you recycle cardboard in Minneapolis?
AcceptedFlatten all corrugated and paperboard boxes before placing loose in the blue recycling cart.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Minneapolis?
Accepted with conditionsClean, food-free box tops may be recycled; grease-soaked portions go in the green organics recycling cart.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Minneapolis?
AcceptedRinse and empty PET plastic bottles and jugs; screw caps back on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Minneapolis?
AcceptedRinse HDPE milk jugs and soap containers; place loose with caps attached.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Minneapolis?
Not acceptedPlastic items labeled #3 are not accepted in Minneapolis recycling carts.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Minneapolis?
Not acceptedPlastic bags and film labeled #4 are not accepted in curbside carts; take to retail grocery drop-offs.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Minneapolis?
AcceptedRinse polypropylene tubs, containers, and yogurt cups labeled #5; place loose in bin.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Minneapolis?
Not acceptedPolystyrene cups, takeout containers, and packaging foam are not recyclable.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Minneapolis?
Not acceptedPlastics labeled #7 are not accepted in city recycling carts.
Can you recycle glass in Minneapolis?
AcceptedEmpty and rinse glass bottles and jars of all colors; caps and lids may remain on.
Can you recycle aluminum in Minneapolis?
AcceptedRinse aluminum beverage cans and steel food tins; place loose in the cart.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Minneapolis?
Not acceptedShredded paper cannot be sorted at the facility; place in organics or regular garbage.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Minneapolis Division of Solid Waste and Recycling · municipal dpw
Phone: 612-673-2289
350 S. 5th St., Room 210Minneapolis, MN 55415
These collection rules cover Zone City of Minneapolis Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Minneapolis, MN?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Make sure your cart is at your designated collection point (the alley or curb line) by 6 a.m. on your pickup day. Carts may be picked up anytime between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.. These rules apply to Zone City of Minneapolis Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Minneapolis?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Minneapolis Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Minneapolis?
Crews collect up to two large items each week at no extra charge on your regular collection day. Items must be set out by 6 a.m. with a note attached reading "For Solid Waste." Items with recyclable parts are collected on recycling weeks. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 612-673-2289 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Minneapolis Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Minneapolis?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and flattened boxes (cereal boxes, paper bags, mail, newspapers, clean office paper), Plastic bottles and jugs (#1, #2, #5 with caps on), Plastic cups, tubs, and food containers (#1, #2, #5), Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage containers, rinsed clean), Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum, tin, and steel cans), Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, and broth cartons). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film wrap (never bag recyclables; place items loose in the cart), Black plastic items of any kind, Plastic containers labeled #3, #4, #6, or #7, Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout packaging, Shredded paper, paper towels, and napkins. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Minneapolis Curbside Service Area.