Anoka trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Open hauler — licensed list (City Garbage Haulers PDF). City doesn't bill trash (since 2019). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Recycle by 6:00 a.m. (City Residential Recycling). Trash clock via hauler (ACE curb guidance often 6:00 a.m.) Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | City contract ACE Solid Waste — single-sort biweekly same weekday as garbage; billed on City utilities. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Via trash hauler; City spring/fall recycling drop-off events last Sat Apr & Sep 501 Pierce St 8 a.m.–noon (fees). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Open trash + ACE recycle (city). |
| Contacts | ACE 763-427-3110; Environmental Specialist 763-576-2960; City 763-576-2700. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Recycle by 6:00 a.m. (City Residential Recycling). Trash clock via hauler (ACE curb guidance often 6:00 a.m.)
Where
Curbside; ≥3 ft clearance typical per ACE reminders.
Limits
Extra cardboard flattened/tied ≤3 ft × 3 ft beside cart (ACE Resident Recycling Guide).
Not allowed
No plastic bags in recycle (City).
Bags
Recycle loose.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Verified 2026-10-15 · anokamn.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
ACE/City: recognized holiday on service day → recycle delayed one day.
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Full details for Anoka: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Open hauler — licensed list (City Garbage Haulers PDF). City doesn't bill trash (since 2019).
- Recycling
- City contract ACE Solid Waste (763-427-3110) — single-sort biweekly same weekday as garbage; billed on City utilities. Contract through 2028-03-31. Red/black week via ACE map / MyACETrashMN.
- Bulk pickup
- Via trash hauler; City spring/fall recycling drop-off events last Sat Apr & Sep 501 Pierce St 8 a.m.–noon (fees).
- Curbside: when
- Recycle by 6:00 a.m. (City Residential Recycling). Trash clock via hauler (ACE curb guidance often 6:00 a.m.)
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; ≥3 ft clearance typical per ACE reminders.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra cardboard flattened/tied ≤3 ft × 3 ft beside cart (ACE Resident Recycling Guide).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard via trash hauler or Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site.
- Curbside: not allowed
- No plastic bags in recycle (City).
- Curbside: bags
- Recycle loose.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on Recycling hub.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
ACE/City: recognized holiday on service day → recycle delayed one day. ACE holiday set includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (City contract language / ACE guide). Trash delays via chosen hauler.
- Hauler
- Open trash + ACE recycle (city)
- Contacts
- ACE 763-427-3110; Environmental Specialist 763-576-2960; City 763-576-2700
- Find your day
- City Residential 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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