Hennepin County, MN Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

The Responsible Party shall ensure that Collection Containers for Mixed Recyclables and Organic Material are as conveniently located for tenants and lessees to access as are Collection Containers for Trash. Collection Containers must be located in an accessible room or area, having appropriate aisle space that allows unobstructed access for the user. Access to Collection Containers for Mixed Recyclables and Organic Material must be allowed any time there is access to a Collection Container for Trash. The Responsible Party shall ensure Collection Service is adequate for the Mixed Recyclables and Organic Material generated onsite. In the event that Mixed Recyclables or Organic Material are overflowing Collection Containers and subsequently being discarded as Trash, hauling frequency or Collection Container size must be adjusted within 30 days to accommodate the material being generated. Collection Containers provided by contracted Haulers shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition in accordance with all pertinent health statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Collection Containers must be located in such a manner to prevent them from being overturned or from obstructing pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic or be in violation of any statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation.

B. Labeling requirements Collection Containers must be labeled by Haulers to designate the type of material to be placed therein and must meet the following requirements. Labels must: