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Trash & Recycling in Rochester, MN (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Rochester provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection on designated days. Missed pickups can be reported to Minnesota waste haulers or municipal services.

Rochester Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Rochester requires bins placed at the curb with lids closed on collection day. Bins must be removed from the curb within a set timeframe after pickup.

Rochester Trash Bin Placement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Rochester offers scheduled bulk item pickup for large items like furniture and appliances. Advance scheduling typically required. Some items may need special handling.

Rochester Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Rochester requires residential recycling of accepted materials. Contamination with non-recyclables may cause entire bins to be rejected at the curb.

Rochester Mandatory Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Olmsted County county-wide rules?

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

Trash & Recycling in Olmsted County