Maple Grove, MN Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Unlike some Minnesota cities that organize collection under a single contracted hauler, Maple Grove operates an open-hauling system. The city states it 'does not provide or contract with a refuse hauler for residential services. However, the city does license the refuse haulers who offer residential and/or commercial service in Maple Grove.' Residents contract directly with a licensed hauler of their choice and must direct schedule and billing questions to that hauler. City Code Chapter 26 governs solid waste; Sec. 26-34 makes it unlawful to collect, haul or convey recyclable materials, organic recyclables or yard waste from any premises in the city, other than from one's own home or business, without a valid license, and each vehicle and hauler must be licensed. The licensing provisions of Article IV of Chapter 26 apply to these activities. This city licensing approach is consistent with Minn. Stat. 115A.93, under which cities may license mixed municipal solid waste collectors and charges must increase with volume or weight without penalizing recyclers. Curbside recycling differs from garbage: it is handled citywide every other week by a single contracted independent contractor, Republic Services, coordinated through the city's Engineering Department.