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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection radius
20 feet from collection point
Covers
Debris, tires, yard waste, bulk items
Set by
Director of Public Works
Repeat pickups
Service charge on utility bill

Summary

Minneapolis haulers collect solid waste, demolition debris, tires, and yard waste left within 20 feet of your curbside collection point: leave large items close to the cart and the city hauls them away, sometimes for a fee.

City haulers of solid waste in the city shall collect, gather-up and haul all solid waste, building or demolition debris, tires, or yard waste lying within a radius of twenty (20) feet of the solid waste collection point. The radius shall be applied only within the boundaries of the property on which collection takes place. Under regulations drafted by the director of public works, time limitations and charges may be established for the collection under this section.

Source: Minneapolis Bulk PickupView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).

Full Breakdown

Under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.690, city haulers must collect, gather up, and haul all solid waste, building or demolition debris, tires, and yard waste lying within a 20-foot radius of the property's designated solid waste collection point (SWCP): the spot near the alley or curb where your mobile refuse container sits. If waste piles continuously beyond that radius, haulers keep going and collect the rest too. The director of public works sets time limits and service charges for this out-of-container pickup, and repeat instances trigger a written notice that future collections will be billed to the utility bill payer.

Violations & Fines

First-time pickup outside the container may be free; the director of public works can impose a service charge added to the utility bill for repeat out-of-container collections, per § 225.690(b)-(c).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Minneapolis pick up large items left outside my cart?
Yes: haulers collect solid waste, debris, tires, and yard waste within 20 feet of your solid waste collection point under § 225.690, though repeat pickups can bring a service charge.
Will I be charged for bulk item pickup in Minneapolis?
The first pickup outside your container may be free, but the city gives written notice that further collections needed for health and safety will be billed to the utility bill payer.

Sources & Official References

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