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Trash & Recycling in Prior Lake, MN (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Prior Lake, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Prior Lake uses private licensed haulers (organized by individual subscription) for residential trash and recycling. Service days vary by hauler; the city does not provide municipal collection.

Prior Lake Trash and Recycling Collection

Few Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

City Code Section 5-23 requires garbage cans to be stored out of public view except on pickup day. Bins at the curb outside the allowed window are a violation.

Prior Lake Trash Bin Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Bulk items in Prior Lake (furniture, appliances, mattresses) are collected by individual haulers for an additional fee. Scott County operates household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off sites.

Prior Lake Bulk Item and Special Waste Disposal

Few Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Recycling is required statewide in the Twin Cities metro under Minn. Stat. Sec. 115A.552. Prior Lake residents receive recycling through their selected hauler.

Prior Lake Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Scott County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Prior Lake city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Scott County