Minnetonka, MN Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Section 845.020 of the Minnetonka City Code defines a dumpster as a unit intended primarily for disposal of waste material, owned by a contractor licensed for disposal services, with a capacity larger than 100 gallons. The residential placement rules in subdivision 3(e) apply to property improved as a single family or two family residence in the City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County.

The dumpster must be placed only on a paved or graveled parking or driveway area as far away from the public street as reasonably possible, or on another area approved by the community development director. It cannot be on the paved portion of a public street. Use is tied to a purpose: either construction activity properly permitted by the city, where the dumpster can stay no longer than 180 days in any twelve-month period, or the clean-up of property, where it can stay no longer than 30 days in any twelve-month period. No more than one dumpster is allowed per parcel, and subdivision 3(e)(5) requires it to be kept in reasonably sound condition, with no holes and little rust or peeling paint.

Roll-off style portable storage containers have their own rules in subdivision 3(f): 30 consecutive days, with a new period beginning after 15 days have elapsed, no more than three 30-day periods in any twelve-month period, a city placard, a total of no more than 2000 cubic feet per parcel, and a city-licensed provider.

Commercial and multi-family sites are handled by chapter 835, not this subdivision. Section 835.020 requires waste containers for multiple dwellings and commercial establishments to be at least one cubic yard in capacity and conveniently located, while residential containers are limited to 32 gallons or 75 pounds, or up to 96 gallons with automated collection.