Maple Grove, MN Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

No more than two refuse and recycling containers may be stored in the open in a side or rear yard behind the front plane of the primary structure and directly adjacent to the primary structure or detached garage on a paved or finished surface. Any additional containers or overflow refuse material must be stored within a garage or in such a way as to be completely screened from view from public rights-of-way and all other properties using permanent landscaping or fencing.(b)Any containers stored outside must remain completely closed at all times and shall be placed in such a manner as not to permit entry of or harborage for animals, insects or other vermin and so maintained as not to be tipped over.(c)Containers shall be maintained in a reasonably clean condition at all times.(d)Refuse, recycling and refuse and recycling containers shall not be moved or placed for collection sooner than the day prior to scheduled collection, nor shall the containers be permitted to remain there or in a manner contrary to the placement requirements set forth in this subsection for more than 24 hours. (Code 1984, § 1005:05; Code 2003, § 26-2(d); Ord. No. 08-15, § 2, 12-1-2008; Ord. No. 09-06, § 1, 2-17-2009; Ord. No. 22-03, § 1, 2-7-2022)