The 2026 rates include the Hennepin County solid waste management fee and the state solid waste tax. For reference, the 2025 monthly rates for weekly pickup were: $14.06 for 35 gallons, $18.99 for 65 gallons and $23.90 for 95 gallons.
What this means for you
Downsizing pays off: Switching from a 95-gallon to a 65-gallon cart, or 65-gallon to 35-gallon cart could save you nearly $10 per month in 2026.
Smaller carts, bigger savings: Using the smallest cart size collected every-other-week rather than weekly will save you 30% compared to 2025 rates.
Larger carts cost more: Keeping a 95-gallon cart will cost about 32% more than it would under the former rate structure.
