Residential Garbage Collection in Brooklyn Center, MN
Aspen Waste is proud to be the licensed trash provider for the City of Brooklyn Center. As a veteran-owned and locally operated small business, we are dedicated to delivering reliable waste management services to our community, ensuring that residents receive efficient and courteous trash collection. Our team is committed to maintaining a clean environment and providing exceptional customer service, making it our pleasure to serve the residents of Brooklyn Center.
City of Brooklyn Center Trash Services
The City of Brooklyn Center is committed to maintaining the public health and well-being of its community through proper waste management practices. As outlined in Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances, and following County and State laws, all households, agencies, businesses, and facilities are required to adhere to the following waste collection and recycling guidelines:
- Mandatory weekly collection: Every property must have, at minimum, a weekly collection of garbage and refuse from their premises.
- Recycling requirements: All properties are required to recycle the following materials:
- Paper and corrugated cardboard
- Metal food and beverage cans
- Plastic bottles with narrow necks
- Glass food and beverage containers
These regulations are designed to ensure proper waste disposal and promote recycling efforts throughout the city. By following these guidelines, residents and businesses contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment for the entire Brooklyn Center community.
Trash Containers Sizes
Aspen offers Brooklyn Center residents small, medium, and large-sized trash cans for trash collection.
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Brooklyn Center Yard Waste Services
The City of Brookly Center recommends that residents use the Maple Grove Yard Waste Site. It opens on April 1, allowing residents to drop off tree limbs up to 10 inches in diameter. There is no charge for residents who present proper identification at the gate. This site is funded through the recycling fee included in utility bills and also accepts grass clippings, leaves, and garden materials. Please remember to empty and remove all bags from the site.
Maple Grove Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
Address:
10300 Maple Grove Parkway N.
Maple Grove, MN 5536924-hour Information:
(763) 420-4886
www.mgyardwaste.com
Hours of Operation (April 1 – November 30, weather permitting)
- Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Directions
To reach the site, drive northwest on County Rd. 81 past Osseo to Maple Grove Parkway. Turn left (south) on Maple Grove Parkway and proceed approximately a quarter mile; the entrance will be on your left.
Year-Round Yard Waste Disposal
For year-round disposal, yard waste can be taken to the following locations for a fee:
- Elk River Landfill
22460 Hwy. 169 NW, Elk River, MN
(763) 441-2464 - RRT
630 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 331-4610
Recycling in Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center is a member of the Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG), alongside the cities of Crystal and New Hope. The HRG, in collaboration with the City of Brooklyn Park, operates under a joint powers agreement to manage their recycling and waste management programs. The recycling administration office is located at Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance.The HRG provides recycling services to all single-family homes and apartment buildings with eight or fewer units. Larger apartment and multifamily buildings must arrange for recycling services through a private contractor.
Recycling Service Fee
Each residential household is charged a monthly utility fee to support the Recycling/Waste Management Program, which is collected through the utility bill. This fee funds curbside collection of recyclables, a yard waste drop-off site, special materials drop-off days, and public information and education activities. The fee is set by council or board action and may be adjusted as necessary based on costs and revenues.
Recycling Pickup
Recyclables are collected every other week on the same day as garbage pickup. In Brooklyn Center, garbage and recycling are typically picked up on Thursdays on the west side and Fridays on the east side. Residents can view a map to determine their specific pickup day.
Curbside Collection Cart
The program provides each household with a recycling cart available in three sizes: 35, 64, and 96 gallons. Damaged or lost carts will be replaced at no charge. To request an additional cart or a replacement, residents can call (763) 493-8006.
Disability Assistance
Residents who have difficulty bringing their cart to the curb due to a temporary or permanent disability can request walk-up service by calling (763) 493-8006.
Organics pickup in Brooklyn Center?
We are required to offer curbside organics recycling service, which is an opt-in program. State law mandates that haulers charge all residential customers for organics recycling services, regardless of participation.
Residents can also bring their organics to the Hennepin County drop-off center or the HRG drop-off at the Crystal Cove Aquatics Center for free disposal. Currently, collected organics are composted into nutrient-rich soil amendments. In the coming years, Hennepin County plans to build an anaerobic digestion facility on the west side of Brooklyn Park.
For more information on organics recycling, please refer to the following resources:
Hennepin County Organics Recycling Guide
What time does trash service in Brooklyn Center start?
Make sure to have your container out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day for City of Brooklyn Center residential garbage collection. Containers may not be taken to the curb more than 12 hours before collection. After collection, containers must be kept within 5 feet of a home or garage.
What are the Trash Pick Up Holidays in City of Brooklyn Center?
Aspen holidays are:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
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Christmas
Collection days will be delayed one day if it falls on a holiday.
What common household items can be recycled?
- All junk mail and envelopes
- Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- Brown paper sacks/bags
- Cardboard (broken-down boxes)
- Cereal and cracker-type boxes
- Glass bottles and jars
- Juice boxes and other paper cartons
- Magazines and catalogs
- Newspaper and newspaper inserts
- Office and school paper (all colors)
- Phone books
- Plastic milk jugs and paper milk cartons
- Plastics Numbers 1, 2 and 5 but no black plastic
- Yogurt cups and margarine/whip cream tubs