Garbage and Recycling

• Collection delays: More information can be found on holiday delays on the collection schedule page. If a hauler reports any unplanned collection delays, they will be listed directly below. 

Set up new service (new resident)

If you are a new resident and need to set up solid waste service, visit the utility billing page.

Changing service or starting organics service

To set up or change organics service, change your recycling cart size, add an additional recycling cart or change your garbage cart size, use myStLouisPark, and go through the following steps.

• Visit the myStLouisPark website or download the app for Apple or Android.
• If you're using the app, click on the "Submit Request" button at the top, and the app will open a new menu.
• If you're using the website, the menu to select an issue should automatically load.
• From the menu, click on "garbage recycling organics and yard waste."
• You can then choose one of the following options and fill out the required information.
  • Garbage cart size selection form
  • Organics cart selection form
  • Recycling cart selection form

Garbage cart exchange policy 

No charge

• Residents can change cart size for free once every 12 months.
• New account customers can change cart size for free at the time of move-in.
• Residents can downsize garbage cart size one time after signing up for organics recycling.

Charge

• Residents can change cart size for a fee of $30 if it has been less than 12 months since their last cart exchange.

For questions about the seasonal waste collection opportunities and tips, email recycling@stlouisparkmn.gov or call public works at 952.924.2562.    

Pumpkin disposal

Are your Jack-O-Lanterns starting to droop? Have the squirrels feasted on your pumpkins? Don't put your pumpkins in the trash! Pumpkins can be composted as long as they aren't painted and all candles, wax and decorations are removed. 

Dispose of pumpkins and gourds in one of three ways to give them a new life as compost:

• At the free Pitch-a-Pumpkin event Oct. 31 – Nov. 5 at The Rec Center. A special container for pumpkin and gourd collection only will be available in the southeast corner of the Rec Center parking lot.
• With yard waste on your regular collection day. Place your pumpkin in your reusable yard waste container or a paper yard waste bag. Reminder, each container or bag must be under 40 pounds for collection.
• In your brown-lidded organics cart. Place your pumpkin in a BPI-certified compostable bag or paper grocery bag in your organics cart.

Note: pumpkins are not accepted in the multifamily organics drop-sites because they will overfill the carts. Please bring them to the Pitch-a-Pumpkin event noted above.

Visit the organics page for more information on how you can reduce waste and participate in the organics program.

Brush drop-off site

Beginning Nov. 1, the brush drop-off site will no longer be open on Tuesdays. Drop off your brush on Saturdays 7 a.m.– 3 p.m. or Sundays noon – 4 p.m. through Nov. 29.

Yard waste collection

The last week for yard waste collection is the week of Nov. 23 – 28. If there is a significant snowfall before then, yard waste collection will end at that time. If this occurs, updates will be posted on this page and the city's yard waste page.

Remember, yard waste must be in your own reusable containers, certified compostable bags or bundled separate from garbage. Each bag, bundle or container should weigh no more than 40 pounds. It must be set out by 7 a.m. to ensure collection, especially during peak season.

Note: Crews will not be collecting yard waste, garbage, organics or recycling on Thursday, Nov. 26 due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Collection for Thursday and Friday households will be delayed by one day.

Hennepin County Fix-It Clinics

Bring your small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more to an upcoming Fix-It Clinic and receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix your items. Events are first come, first served. No pre-registration required.

Upcoming events:

• Saturday, November 14 at Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Saturday, December 12 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Road Plymouth, MN 55441

Visit hennepin.us/fixitclinic for more information.

Setting out carts

If you have curbside collection, place carts on your driveway or on the boulevard between the street and sidewalk. Ensure carts have at least 2 feet of space between them and surrounding objects, including other carts, vehicles, trees and overhead branches. This helps drivers provide safe and efficient collection while using automated trucks to empty your carts.

If you have alley collection, place carts on your property, driveway or beside your garage next to the alley. The 2-foot spacing noted above for curbside collection is not required for alleys.

During winter months, keep the area where you place your carts for collection clear of snow. This helps crews safely access your carts. Carts set on top of snowbanks or buried in snow will not be collected. Don't place carts in the streets, alleys or sidewalks at any time of year because they get in the way of the traveling public, street sweeping operations and block snow removal. This is a year-round requirement.

Storing your carts after collection

Put carts away promptly after collection. If you must store your carts outdoors, please be considerate. The city requires that carts stored outside are behind the building line adjacent to the street and are at least 4 feet from property lines shared with a neighbor. Carts are also allowed to be stored in the alley right of way immediately next to your garage provided the cart does not extend into the alley itself. Keep in mind that any property damage that occurs during snow removal in the alley due to items stored in the right of way is your responsibility.

If you have questions related to cart storage, contact public works at operations@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2562.

If your household has been missed for collection, contact the appropriate hauler listed below.

Garbage and recycling

The Buckingham Companies
952.226.6457
SLP@buckinghamcompanies.com

Organics

Republic Services
952.941.5174
SLP@republicservices.com

Yard waste

Trash Contractors LLC
612.405.9579
slpyardwaste@trashcontractors.net

Note: If sending an email, make sure to include your name, address, phone number and indicate what material was missed.

View our guides and recycling calendar below or request copies by contacting public works at 952.924.2562 or recycling@stlouisparkmn.gov.

• Recycling and organics guide(PDF, 2MB) (revised Sept. 1, 2026)
• Solid waste and recycling guide
  • Solid waste and recycling guide (PDF version)(PDF, 2MB)
• 2026 recycling calendar(PDF, 752KB) 

Small businesses and multifamily properties (up to eight units) can participate in the city’s residential solid waste collection programs.

For more information, go to the small business and multifamily recycling page.