Afton trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City New Residents FAQ names Highland Sanitation & Recycling, Inc. 651-458-0043 as Garbage and Recycling provider (sole utility listed for trash/recycle). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | No City a.m. Clock — Highland Tips: carts to curb by 6:00 a.m. (hauler; some cities require later — Afton has no contrary City clock). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same Highland service; City Recycling page encourages switching to smaller trash cart by recycling more (call Highland). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Via Highland; Washington County Environmental Center (City Recycling links); medication drop box / Going Green guide linked from City. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Highland Sanitation (City-named). |
| Contacts | City 651-436-5090; Highland 651-458-0043. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
No City a.m. Clock — Highland Tips: carts to curb by 6:00 a.m. (hauler; some cities require later — Afton has no contrary City clock).
Where
Highland: trash one side of driveway, recycle/yard other; ≥3 ft clearance.
Limits
Per Highland cart sizes.
Not allowed
City/County household hazardous waste guidance; no household hazardous waste in carts (Highland).
Bags
Per Highland recycle rules.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
No City holiday delay table — Highland 2026 Holiday Schedule (hauler): observes Memorial Day, Jul 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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Full details for Afton: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City New Residents FAQ names Highland Sanitation & Recycling, Inc. 651-458-0043 as Garbage and Recycling provider (sole utility listed for trash/recycle).
- Recycling
- Same Highland service; City Recycling page encourages switching to smaller trash cart by recycling more (call Highland). Washington/Ramsey Food Scraps Pickup bags go in trash cart (FoodScrapsPickup.com / 651-661-9393).
- Bulk pickup
- Via Highland; Washington County Environmental Center (City Recycling links); medication drop box / Going Green guide linked from City.
- Curbside: when
- No City a.m. Clock — Highland Tips: carts to curb by 6:00 a.m. (hauler; some cities require later — Afton has no contrary City clock).
- Curbside: where
- Highland: trash one side of driveway, recycle/yard other; ≥3 ft clearance.
- Curbside: limits
- Per Highland cart sizes.
- Curbside: brush
- Highland: bundles ≤3"×3" with trash day; yard in paper/compostable bags or Highland cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- City/County household hazardous waste guidance; no household hazardous waste in carts (Highland).
- Curbside: bags
- Per Highland recycle rules.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on City Recycling FAQ.
- Holidays
No City holiday delay table — Highland 2026 Holiday Schedule (hauler): observes Memorial Day, Jul 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s; weekday holidays shift collections (chart); no change if holiday is Sat/Sun.
- Hauler
- Highland Sanitation (City-named)
- Contacts
- City 651-436-5090; Highland 651-458-0043
- Find your day
- City New Residents FAQs (Garbage and Recycling)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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