Open only to City of Minneapolis garbage or water customers. Call 612-673-2917 on a weekday to request a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay per use pass (water-bill customers) before you go. Licensed motor vehicle with at least four tires only; no commercial vehicles, walk-ups, motorcycles or bikes.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeCounts as one of 2 large recyclable items per voucher.
Item price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Extra feeVouchers cover up to 8 tires, with or without rims.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
Not acceptedBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $40.00 |
| Per ton | $117.86 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring | $25 each |
| tire 17 inch or smaller | $6 each |
| tire 18-50 inch | $14 each |
| tire over 50 inch | $25 each |
Pay per use pass: $15 administrative fee, $40 minimum, $117.86 per ton for garbage mixed with construction debris ($122.05 per ton for construction debris only). City garbage customers get vouchers covering 2,000 lb of garbage or debris and 2 large recyclable items; overages cost $41 per ton plus a $15 fee. All fees go on the utility bill; cash, checks and cards are not accepted at the site.
Payment: utility bill · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Open only to City of Minneapolis garbage or water customers. Call 612-673-2917 on a weekday to request a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay per use pass (water-bill customers) before you go. Licensed motor vehicle with at least four tires only; no commercial vehicles, walk-ups, motorcycles or bikes.
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Yes
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tue-Fri | 12:30 pm–7:30 pm |
| Sat | 8:30 am–3:30 pm |
Last items accepted 7:15 p.m. Tue-Fri and 3:15 p.m. Sat. Closes early before some major holidays. Vouchers and passes are requested by phone Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., not on Saturdays.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Asbestos
- Automobile parts
- Dirt and sod
- Fire damaged items
- Hazardous materials
- Liquids
- Paint or paint cans
- Railroad ties
- Yard waste
Free options
City garbage customers get vouchers each year that cover the first 2,000 lb of garbage or debris at no extra charge.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Garbage Drop-Off Site, City of Minneapolis ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Drop-Off Items & Fees, City of Minneapolis ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Location and hours, City of Minneapolis ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026