Lakeville, MN Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Because Lakeville uses open collection rather than a City-run service, there is no City bulk-trash route. Residents who need to dispose of large items such as furniture, mattresses or appliances generally call their garbage hauler to schedule a bulky-item pickup for a one-time fee, since these items are not included in normal weekly service. The City's licensed haulers, including Dick's Sanitation and Nitti Sanitation, offer bulk or large-item collection for an additional charge. For recyclable or reusable bulky items, the City partners with Dakota Valley Recycling, which coordinates multiple opportunities each year for residents to recycle bulky items and other problem materials. Dakota County also maintains 'get rid of stuff' guidance and a recycling zone/drop-off system for items that should not go in the trash. Certain items have special rules: appliances and electronics often cannot be placed loose at the curb. Retailers may take back and recycle an old appliance when a new one is purchased, or a hauler can collect it for a one-time fee. Residents should still follow the City's container and placement rules and avoid leaving bulky items at the curb outside the 24-hour collection window, since refuse left more than one week is a nuisance under Code 4-1-5. For guidance, Dakota Valley Recycling can be reached at 952-895-4559.