Bloomington trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City-coordinated residential solid waste (Utility Billing) — weekly garbage + weekly organics on assigned day by zone. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | All materials at collection point by 7:00 a.m.; may set out 12 hours before collection day; remove within 12 hours after. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Recycling: Every other week (same day as garbage zone). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Monthly Better Futures reuse/recycle pickup (Bulky Item Management Fee on utility) — schedule by 4:00 p.m. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City-coordinated (WM / Republic / Aspen by address). |
| Contacts | Utility Billing 952-563-8726; Better Futures bulky 612-353-5400; WM 952-890-1100; Republic 952-941-5174; Aspen 612-884-8008. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
All materials at collection point by 7:00 a.m.; may set out 12 hours before collection day; remove within 12 hours after.
Where
≥3 ft between carts; not in street; outdoor storage ≤5 ft in front of house and ≥30 ft from other homes (City manage page).
Limits
Lid closed on garbage cart; 2026 overflow bag $6.24/bag; recycle extras in paper bag ≤40 lb next to cart.
Not allowed
Auto parts, construction debris, dirt, household hazardous waste, liquids, rechargeable batteries, railroad ties, tires from regular garbage (City Garbage).
Bags
Bag garbage; recycle loose (no plastic bags in recycle).
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarHolidays
| 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 | — |
If regular day is on or follows a major holiday → +1 day; weekend holidays don't delay. Named: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. See 2026 garbage/recycling calendar.
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Full details for Bloomington: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City-coordinated residential solid waste (Utility Billing) — weekly garbage + weekly organics on assigned day by zone (Mon East–Portland … Fri Normandale–West). Address map shows contracted hauler (WM / Republic / Aspen); star = enrolled. Small-cart every-other-week garbage option (2026 rates).
- Recycling
- Every other week (same day as garbage zone). Extra recycle cart no extra cost. Loose in blue cart.
- Bulk pickup
- Monthly Better Futures reuse/recycle pickup (Bulky Item Management Fee on utility) — schedule by 4:00 p.m. ≥2 business days ahead; first full week of month on regular day; set out by 7:00 a.m. On-call bulky/appliances/electronics via Utility Billing (fee schedule). Citywide Curbside Cleanup even years only — next 2028. Drop-off event Sat Sep 26, 2026.
- Curbside: when
- All materials at collection point by 7:00 a.m.; may set out 12 hours before collection day; remove within 12 hours after.
- Curbside: where
- ≥3 ft between carts; not in street; outdoor storage ≤5 ft in front of house and ≥30 ft from other homes (City manage page).
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed on garbage cart; 2026 overflow bag $6.24/bag; recycle extras in paper bag ≤40 lb next to cart.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste subscription/on-call (seasonal); bundled brush not in 2026 Curbside Cleanup.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Auto parts, construction debris, dirt, household hazardous waste, liquids, rechargeable batteries, railroad ties, tires from regular garbage (City Garbage).
- Curbside: bags
- Bag garbage; recycle loose (no plastic bags in recycle).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not detailed as fine schedule on hub — Utility Billing / program rules.
- 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
If regular day is on or follows a major holiday → +1 day; weekend holidays don't delay. Named: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. See 2026 garbage/recycling calendar.
- Hauler
- City-coordinated (WM / Republic / Aspen by address)
- Contacts
- Utility Billing 952-563-8726; Better Futures bulky 612-353-5400; WM 952-890-1100; Republic 952-941-5174; Aspen 612-884-8008
- Find your day
- City Find my collection day
- 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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