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Carver County, MN Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Non-farm removal frequency: at least every 15 calendar days
Farm removal frequency: at least every 30 calendar days
Container supply duty: owner or contracted commercial hauler
Service fee: assessed with real estate taxes
Fee appeal window: 30 days of billing statement

Summary

Carver County requires non-farm properties to have their garbage containers emptied at least every 15 days and farm properties at least every 30 days. The county also funds solid waste service through an annual service fee assessed on every parcel in the county.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Carver County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(3) For non-farm properties, the property owner shall cause the contents of all MMSW containers to be removed for processing/disposal no less frequently than once every 15 calendar days. Non-putrescible source-separated recyclable materials may be stored in containers without collection for longer than 15 calendar days on non-farm properties. (4) For farm properties, the property owner shall cause the contents of all MMSW containers to be removed for processing/disposal no less frequently than once every 30 calendar days for MMSW provided that the storage does not result in nuisance or pollution problems.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025 S-20: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 111-2025, passed 7-25-25).

Full Breakdown

008(B)(3) requires the owner of a non-farm property to cause the contents of all mixed municipal solid waste (MMSW) containers to be removed for processing or disposal no less frequently than once every 15 calendar days; non-putrescible source-separated recyclables can sit longer than that without triggering a violation. 008(B)(4): containers must be emptied at least once every 30 calendar days, provided the storage does not create a nuisance or pollution problem, and source-separated materials on farm properties may likewise sit longer than 30 days. 008(B)(1). 08. 007(B)(8).

Violations & Fines

Failing to have containers emptied within the required 15-day (non-farm) or 30-day (farm) window violates § 50.008(B) and is a misdemeanor under § 50.999(A), with a separate offense for each day the violation continues; the county can seek injunctive relief and recover corrective costs civilly or via a special tax assessment under § 50.999(B).

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does my trash have to be picked up in Carver County?

Section 50.008(B)(3) requires non-farm properties to have MMSW containers emptied at least once every 15 calendar days; § 50.008(B)(4) gives farm properties up to 30 calendar days, as long as the storage does not create a nuisance or pollution problem.

Who pays for solid waste collection service in Carver County?

Section 50.007(B)(1) has the county impose a service charge on solid waste management services for every parcel of land in the county, billed as an assessment with the property's real estate taxes rather than a separate hauler-only fee.

Can I dispute my Carver County solid waste service charge?

Yes. Section 50.007(B)(6) lets a property owner appeal a service charge believed to be incorrect by filing an appeal form with the Environmental Services Department within 30 days of the mailed statement, with further review available from the County Board under § 50.007(B)(8).

Sources & Official References

[1]Carver County Code of Ordinances § 50.008(B)

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