Manage my solid waste services
Residential Solid Waste Program Links
Cart Changes Starting the Week of March 9
Did you request a change to your garbage or recycling cart as part of Bloomington’s new 2026 Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) rates? Your new cart will be delivered soon.
Cart swaps will begin the week of March 9 and continue over the next four weeks. Exchanges will take place on your regular garbage collection day during this period.
What you need to do:
• Place your cart(s) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day
• Leave them out until 6:00 p.m. each week until your new cart arrives
• Cart exchanges will be completed by a separate truck after your carts are emptied
A few reminders:
• Recycling cart changes will occur on your scheduled recycling week
• If you have walk-up service, make sure your cart is visible and accessible
• If you switched to every-other-week garbage service, your hauler will label your small cart—please do not remove the label
Thank you for helping Bloomington reduce waste and improve recycling. If you haven’t changed your cart size yet, you can still do so at any time by visiting blm.mn/carts.
Questions? Contact Utility Billing at 952-563-8726 or UtilityBilling@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Ways to change your garbage, recycling and organics cart(s)
- Online: Complete the online form at blm.mn/carts.
- By Phone: Call Utility Billing at 952-563-8726.
- In Person: Visit Utility Billing at Civic Plaza, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd
Deadlines for deliveries:
Due to a high volume of cart requests, carts will be delivered in waves to ensure haulers have enough time to order new carts and ensure efficient deliveries:
- Submit request by Dec 15, 2025 - new cart(s) will arrive by Mar 31, 2026.
- Submit request by Feb 16, 2026 - new cart(s) will arrive by Apr 30, 2026.
Your new cart rate will take effect based on the date your request is submitted, not the date your cart is delivered.
The cost for garbage service varies based on the size of your cart. The cost for recycling and organics recycling is paid for by everyone per State Statute and doesn’t vary based on the size of your cart. The Bulky Item Management Fee is also paid for by everyone. Yard waste service is a subscription service, as well as all "on-call" services.
Ways to change your garbage, recycling and organics cart(s)
- Online: Complete the online form at blm.mn/carts. This form can only be used to change garbage, recycling and organics carts. To change your yard waste service, or schedule a bulky item pickup, contact Utility Billing.
- By Phone: Call Utility Billing at 952-563-8726.
- In Person: Visit Utility Billing at Civic Plaza, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd
Garbage (weekly pick-up)
Garbage is taxed. The rates below include the Solid Waste Management State tax & Hennepin County Solid Waste Management fee.
| New! Small cart, every-other-week 30-38 gallons | $9.93 / month |
| Small cart 30-38 gallons | $13.24/ month |
| Medium cart 60-68 gallons | $23.17 |
| Large cart 90-98 gallons | $33.11 / month |
| Trash overflow | $6.24 / bag |
Recycling
You can get an extra recycling cart at no additional cost.
| Small cart 30-38 gallons | $6.94 / month |
| Medium cart 60-68 gallons | $6.94 / month |
| Large cart 90-98 gallons | $6.94 / month |
Organics recycling
Paid for by everyone. Sign up at blm.mn/organics to receive a cart.
| Small cart 30-38 gallons | $5.87/ month |
Yard Waste
| Full-season subscription Service from Monday of the second full week in April and end on the Friday of the last full week in November (dependent on weather) | $98.76 |
| Partial-season subscription Sign up after August 1 (new customers only) | $61.81 |
| On-call service 1 sticker per bag; stickers sold at Civic Plaza | $4.98 |
| Holiday tree collection First full two weeks of January (per tree) | $12.43 |
| Holiday tree collection Collection outside of first two weeks of January | $62.11 |
Bulky pick-ups
| Small items | Less than 50 pounds | $37.27 |
| Large appliances | More than 50 pounds / more than 50% metal | $62.11 |
| Large items | More than 50 pounds / less than 50% metal /may include holiday trees | $62.11 |
Electronic pick-ups
| Small items | Less than 20 pounds, no screens or monitors | $31.05 |
| Large items | More than 20 pounds, with screens or monitors | $49.68 |
Bulky Item Management Services
| Flat rate | $3.95 / month |
Minnesota Solid Waste Management Tax and Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Fee
The state requires the city to collect this residential tax on garbage services. The tax is remitted to the state. The residential tax rate is 9.75% and only applies to charges for garbage. Learn more about the tax.
Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Fee: The County requires the City to collect a residential fee on garbage services. The fee is remitted back to the County. The fee increased from 9% to 15.5% on April 1, 2019. The fee was established in 1994 to fund environmental programs that protect human and environmental health. Learn more about the fee online.
The tax and fee (total of 25.25%) are applied to charges for garbage only. Recycling and yard waste collection and special electronics pick-ups are not subject to the state tax and county fee.
Residents with disabilities, or limitations may apply for “door-step collection.” Containers will be set out to a location accessible to both resident and hauler. There will be an application process but is provided at no extra charge. Carts must be placed in a location that is safely accessible to the hauler, free of snow and ice. City staff will verify the viability of the door-step request and will update your customer records.
The Citywide garbage and recycling program requires all residents to participate in order to be successful. It is expected that residents have means to properly dispose of garbage, recycling and yard waste materials. An application is required in order to process the request.
Opting out means residents are not eligible for garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulky material collections or participation in the Citywide Curbside Cleanup Program.
Sharing garbage service is not an approved alternative collection method.
Residents who will not need garbage, recycling or yard waste service for a minimum of four consecutive weeks may request for a suspension on collections. Residents requiring a suspension must inform the City at least a week in advance. Residents who request suspended services will see a difference on their next utility statement. You may contact the City's Utility Billing Department at 952-563-8726 or utilitybilling@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Setting out your carts
All materials must be placed at your collection point by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Make sure there is at least three feet between carts to ensure safe and efficient service. Carts can be stored outside but must be no more than five feet in front of a house. Also, they must be at least 30 feet from other homes. Carts may be set out at the curb 12 hours before collection day and must be taken back from curb 12 hours afterwards.
Maintaining your carts
Please keep your carts clean. The city and haulers do not clean carts. To clean your carts, put a little dish soap and baking soda into the cart and spray with water. Do not paint or alter the exterior of your carts. Carts are the property of your hauler. If a cart is damaged and needs to be replaced, contact Utility Billing at 952-563-8726.
Educational tags
Please watch for any educational tags placed on the handle of your cart(s). This is important information that could affect your service.
Snow and ice removal
Snow and ice should be cleared as necessary in order for carts to be at ground level and accessible for the hauler. Haulers will not collect your garbage, recycling, organics, or yard waste if the carts are not serviceable. Do not place carts in the street for collection. This is especially important during snow events when City plows need to plow streets quickly and efficiently.
The most cost effective way to pay your bill is to sign up with autopay from your checking or savings account, since postage isn't required. You will still receive a paper statement informing you of the amount to be drafted from your account on your due date.
- Online
- By mail
- At Civic Plaza
- Customers can pay in person with the cashier in the Finance department, 2nd floor.
- Drop boxes are located at both ends of the building and also in the west-side parking lot
Find out who to contact below to set up service, report issues, or learn about different programs.
| Service | City | Hauler | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay your bill, set up service | X | ||
| Report a missed pickup | X | X | |
| Cart changes | X | ||
Schedule an on-call bulky pickup through your City-contracted hauler: bulky trash, electronics and appliances | X | ||
| Schedule late set out pickup | X | ||
| Schedule on-call yard waste pickup | X | ||
| Questions about what goes where (recycling, garbage, organics) | X | X | X |
| Hazardous waste and other materials requiring special handling | X | ||
| Backyard composting | X | ||
| Zero waste challenges | X | ||
| Business recycling resources | X | ||
| Apartment recycling resources | X |
City Utility Billing
952-563-8726
utilitybilling@bloomingtonmn.gov
City-Contracted Haulers
Who your hauler is depends on your home address. If you aren’t sure who your hauler is, you can find out on here.
Waste Management
952-890-1100
Republic Services
952-941-5174
Aspen Waste
612-884-8008
Friday missed collection after hours hotline
If your collection day is Friday, and you need to report a missed collection
after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, contact 1-888-467-3471.
Hennepin County
environment@hennepin.us
612-348-3777 | hennepin.us/green-disposal-guide