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Changes may be coming to solid waste rates

Changes may be coming to Bloomington garbage bills in 2026. The pay-as-you-throw system will still charge by garbage cart size, but price gaps could widen so small carts cost less than large ones. A new, lower-priced, every-other-week garbage pickup could also debut for households choosing the smallest cart and producing minimal trash.

These proposed updates follow a thorough rate study and strong resident feedback, aiming to keep service affordable and cut waste.

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How to prepare

  • Garbage is collected weekly on your regular collection day.
  • Bag your garbage. Double bag cold ashes, dust, pet waste, and sawdust.
  • Garbage must be able to fit in your cart with the lid closed. Any bags that do not fit into your trash cart will be considered overflow trash and charged accordingly.
  • If overflow trash is regularly put out for collection, consider getting a larger trash cart or adding an additional cart.

Extra garbage

Garbage must be able to fit in your cart with the lid closed. Any bags that do not fit into your trash cart will be considered overflow trash
and charged accordingly.  If overflow trash is regularly put out for collection, consider getting a larger trash cart or adding an additional cart.

Garbage acceptability list

 

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Items that belong in the garbage include:

  • Dirty plastic bags and film
    • Plastic bags and film that are clean and dry can be brought to a plastic bag drop-off location for recycling
  • Personal care products, diapers and pet waste
  • Wrappers from chips, candy, condiments, and foil drink pouches
  • Non-recyclable glass and ceramics.
    • Window glass, drinking and cooking glasses, ceramics, and mirrors
  • Non-recyclable and non-compostable paper, plastic, and plastic-lined paper
    • Decorative paper plates, cups, to-go containers, straws and utensils
    • Plastics #3, #6, and #7
    • Plastics that are black in color
  • Durable items
    • Non-usable clothing and shoes
    • Household decor 
    • Large plastic items like storage tubs and kid's swimming pools
    • Kids toys and sports equipment
    • Garden hoses and window blinds
   

 

Not accepted

We will not pick up the following items:

  • Auto parts
  • Building materials (construction and demolition debris)
  • Dirt / soil
  • Household hazardous waste (motor oil, oil filters, paints, chemicals, etc.)
  • Liquids
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Railroad ties
  • Tires

You can bring these items to a drop-off location. For options, see Hennepin County’s Green Disposal Guide

 

Contact Information

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952-563-8726