Default rule and exceptions
As part of City garbage collection, crews take up to two large items each week, some only on the recycling week; a special cleanup has a minimum fee of $100 and is billed at $181 per hour.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Crews take up to two large items each week as part of City garbage collection; some items can only be set out on the recycling week. |
| Property owner | Pays for a special cleanup, which has a minimum fee of $100 and is billed at $181 per hour, added to the utility bill. |
| Exceptions | Households with dumpsters or carts from a private hauler do not have City collection service. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 15, 2026.
As part of your City garbage collection, crews will take up to two large items each week. Some items can only be set out on your recycling week.
You do not have City collection service if you have dumpsters or if you have carts from a private hauler.
Special cleanups have a minimum fee of $100 but are billed at $181 per hour. After the cleanup, we'll add the fee for the special cleanup to your utility bill.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Minneapolis, MN?
The city / utility. Crews take up to two large items each week as part of City garbage collection; some items can only be set out on the recycling week.
Are there exceptions in Minneapolis, MN?
Households with dumpsters or carts from a private hauler do not have City collection service.
What is this based on for Minneapolis, MN?
This verdict is sourced to Large Item Collection and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Large Item Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-15
- Large Item Collection (eligibility)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-15
- Special Cleanupsofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-15
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