Eagan, MN Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Eagan ties recycling to its hauler licensing: the City requires that haulers be licensed and that they provide curbside recycling service to their residential customers. Weekly recycling is mandatory under Dakota County Ordinance 110, which the City cites in stating that, beginning in 2022, all licensed haulers in Dakota County are required to pick up recyclables from residential and commercial properties on a weekly basis. Recycling is collected the same day as trash service. Accepted materials, which all Dakota County haulers must accept, include paper, cardboard, cartons, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic containers numbered 1, 2 or 5. Residents should place recyclables loose in the cart or in a paper bag and should not use plastic bags; items such as batteries, food and liquids, paper plates and cups, plastic bags, shredded paper, styrofoam, and tanglers like chains, extension cords, hoses and string lights are excluded. For multifamily housing, buildings with four or more dwelling units must provide recycling with a capacity equivalent to at least 0.1 cubic yard per week for each dwelling unit. Hauler licensing requirements are codified in City Code Section 6.37.