Residential Waste Collection in Bloomington
The city of Bloomington offers an organized waste collection system, which means the city has assigned residents a hauler from a list of licensed haulers as part of city contract. Aspen Waste Systems is a licensed hauler and offers curbside trash, recycling, organics and optional yard waste collection to select homes in Bloomington. CLICK HERE to look up your hauler. If you are in the Aspen Waste Systems service area, contact the city today to set up service.
TRASH SERVICE
The city of Bloomington has contracted with three residential waste haulers. Each hauler is given a specific territory. CLICK HERE to look up your hauler. If you are in the Aspen Waste Systems service area, contact the city to set up service.
RECYCLE SERVICE
You’re assigned a pickup week — GREEN or GRAY — depending on where you live.
In Bloomington, your recycling will be collected on the GREEN week. Aspen serves the City of Bloomington through a city-managed contract for waste and recycling services, so if you’re a resident of Bloomington, please direct questions to the City at 952-563-8726 or visit https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov.
- CLICK HERE to access our residential holiday collection and recycling calendar.
- CLICK HERE to view the recycling guide.
YARD WASTE SERVICE
| Yard waste collection starts April 14th and ends November 30th (weather permitting) | |||
| Residents who subscribe to weekly service can have their Aspen issued cart and up to 20 bags collected each week. | Residents who don't subscribe to the yard waste plan need to schedule an on call pick up with the city. Call 952-563-8726. | ||
| What is considered yard waste? | What is not yard waste? | ||
| Bagged leaves | Dirt, sod, hay, straw | ||
| Bagged grass clippings | Apples, pumpkins | ||
| Bagged garden waste | Tree stumps and large branches | ||
| Brush and twigs | Animal feces and dead animals | ||
| Rocks, concrete, asphalt, mulch | |||
| Yard waste requirements | |||
| Yard waste can be placed loose in the yard waste cart. | |||
| Yard waste bags must be paper, compostable lawn waste bags. No plastic bags! | |||
| Limit 35 lbs. per bag. | |||
| Limbs no more than 3 in. in diameter and no more than 4 ft. long, tied in bundles no more than 2 ft. in diameter. | |||
| Yard waste must be placed at the curb or alley on your regular service day. | |||
ORGANIC SERVICE
Aspen Waste Systems provides weekly organics disposal services to Bloomington residents.
CLICK HERE to download the Organics Recycling Guide.
CONTAINER SIZES
Aspen Waste Systems offers our customers free use of clean, attractive, sturdy carts with wheels.
- Small (35-gallon) recommended for households of 1-2 people
- Medium (65-gallon) recommended for households of 2-3 people
- Large (95-gallon) recommended for households of 4+ people
SERVICE DAY & TIME
Your Bloomington waste collection day will depend on where you live in the city and our routes. Contact Aspen Waste Systems today to learn more about your trash pickup options and collection day. You may contact us by calling 612-884-8008 or completing our contact form CLICK HERE.
Make sure to have your container out at the curb or alley line by 6:00 a.m. on collection day for Bloomington residential garbage collection or the night before.
CART PLACEMENT
Follow these guidelines for proper placement of your carts to ensure we can safely and efficiently service your home.
- Place your cart(s) within 3 feet of the curb or alley line and at least 3 feet apart from other carts and objects
- Make sure the handle is facing towards your residence with the lid opening to the street or alley
Ensure you don’t miss us when we are there to service your home.
- Have your cart(s) out at the collection point by 6:00 am on your service day or the night before
- Keep your cart(s) out for service until the end of the day or until you are certain it has been serviced – service times can change depending on weather, road construction, or driver and route changes
HOLIDAYS
Aspen Waste Systems observes the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
If your service day falls on or after any of these holidays, your service will be delayed (1) day.
CLICK HERE to view the Holiday Calendar.
HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL & HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous waste is not allowed in garbage. See below for alternative disposal options:
| MATERIAL | DISPOSAL OPTIONS | ||
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| Appliances | Give appliances away, sell or donate. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Better Futures Minnesota, or Salvation Army may accept appliances donations. Xcel Energy also offers a cash rebate and free pick up and recycling services for spare refrigerators or freezers in working condition. Appliances may also be recycled. | ||
| Batteries | Batteries are not allowed in the trash, but you can drop them off at a Battery Disposal Site. Check with local retailers or county facility. | ||
| Electronics | Electronics are accepted for recycling by Best Buy, Recycle Technologies, Repowered, and Staples. You may also drop electronics off at the Bloomington or Brooklyn Park drop off facility. | ||
| Fluorescent light bulbs | It is illegal to put fluorescent light bulbs in the garbage; they contain mercury, and those must be disposed of properly. Check with your local hardware store, many of which accept fluorescent light bulbs for recycling | ||
| Liquid waste | To properly dispose of household liquids, identify them as either hazardous or non-hazardous. Non-hazardous liquids like cleaning products can usually be disposed of in the trash or flushed down the drain with plenty of water. Hazardous liquids like paints, solvents or used motor oil should be disposed of using a local household waste (HHW) collection program or drop-off location. |
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| Medical waste | Medical waste like bandages, gauze, gloves, and tubing should be placed in a doubled, securely sealed, opaque plastic trash bag. Disposing of these items in the regular trash is generally acceptable. |
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| Needles & Sharps | Place needles in a rigid, leak-proof and puncture-resistant container, like a plastic bottle or sharps container, then sealing it tightly and dispose of in household trash. Seal with heavy-duty tape to prevent accidental opening. Label the container clearly as "Sharps" or "Needles". Do not recycle needles. Do not flush needles. Or you may consider using sharps disposal devices that bend, break, incinerate, or shear needles, and then dispose of the remaining syringe and melted metal in the garbage. Some manufacturers offer mail-back programs for sharps containers. |
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