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

Chapter 402 states its intent in section 402.01: a system of curbside recycling as a public utility for residential dwellings and multiple residential dwellings in the city. Section 402.04 carries it out. The city contracts with a recycling contractor to serve as the exclusive curbside collector of targeted recyclables from those dwellings, and in the contract the city council determines the schedule and frequency of collection. A resident therefore does not choose a recycling vendor; the city's contractor is the only authorized curbside collector.

Section 402.02 defines what the program takes. Targeted recyclables means aluminum or other metal food and beverage cans, food and beverage glass containers, newsprint, corrugated cardboard, magazines, designated plastic containers and other materials designated by the city manager. The definition of residential dwelling excludes townhouse buildings that have a centralized refuse and recycling pickup location.

Section 402.07 handles payment. All residential dwellings and multiple residential dwellings shall pay a recycling fee in the amount provided in the city fee schedule, charged quarterly as part of the city utility bill. Each quarterly billing not paid when due incurs a penalty charge of ten percent of the amount past due. Under section 402.07(c), amounts delinquent in excess of 90 days past due of any year are certified to the county auditor for collection with real estate taxes in the following year. Container placement is covered separately in section 402.06.