Minneapolis operates mandatory curbside recycling for 1-4 unit properties and opt-in organics collection citywide. Multifamily buildings of 5+ units use private haulers.
Minneapolis provides single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics #1, #2, and #5, metal cans, glass bottles and jars) to all eligible residential customers. Participation is mandatory for 1-4 unit buildings. Organics collection accepts food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste in a green cart; participation is technically opt-in but available citywide. Multifamily properties of 5 or more units must arrange recycling service through a private hauler and comply with state recycling mandates. Contamination in recycling (plastic bags, food waste, tanglers) leads to cart tagging and potential loss of service. Construction and demolition recycling is required on certain permitted projects.
Contaminated carts are tagged, and repeat contamination can result in service suspension. Multifamily buildings without recycling service face code citations. Throwing recyclables in trash violates city ordinance, though enforcement is primarily education-based.
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