Columbia Heights trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly refuse; cart sizes 32/64/96-gal with service tiers (32/64: Christmas tree + 1 appliance/year; 96: 3 extra bags + tree + 1 appliance/year). Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Evening before; City policy prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day; retrieve same day (City Refuse). Walters also cites no later than 6:30 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every other week city 64-gal cart (upgrade 96 free); A/B week via interactive map + Walters calendar. Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.gov |
| Bulk | Bulk: City contracts College Hunks — Refuse Support Form or; pricing discussed; reuse/recycle may be subsidized. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.gov |
| Hauler | Walters Recycling & Refuse. |
| Contacts | Refuse line 763-706-3727; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Evening before; City policy prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day; retrieve same day (City Refuse). Walters also cites no later than 6:30 a.m.
Where
Behind curb (not in street) or alley line; space between carts for arms.
Limits
Tier extras as above; organics/yard days may differ.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/tires/yard/bulky not in refuse carts (City Information Resources).
Bags
Extra recycle paper bags/boxes OK; 96-gal extra trash bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.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 | — |
City 2026 Holiday Collection Dates table (delay rules): New Year's Day Thu/Fri +1; Memorial/Labor whole week +1; Jul 4 Fri +1; Thanksgiving Thu/Fri.
Verified 2026-10-15 · columbiaheightsmn.gov
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Full details for Columbia Heights: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contract — Walters Recycling & Refuse. Weekly refuse; cart sizes 32/64/96-gal with service tiers (32/64: Christmas tree + 1 appliance/year; 96: 3 extra bags + tree + 1 appliance/year). City Refuse page + Refuse Support 763-706-3727.
- Recycling
- Every other week city 64-gal cart (upgrade 96 free); A/B week via interactive map + Walters calendar.
- Bulk pickup
- City contracts College Hunks — Refuse Support Form or 763-706-3727; pricing discussed; reuse/recycle may be subsidized. Mattresses free if dry/no infestation (City bulk recycling). 96-gal: 3 extra large bags outside cart (from property). Yard: College Hunks Apr–Nov (day may differ); bagged yard in base rates. Organics opt-in Better Futures weekly pail (utility bill).
- Curbside: when
- Evening before; City policy prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day; retrieve same day (City Refuse). Walters also cites no later than 6:30 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Behind curb (not in street) or alley line; space between carts for arms.
- Curbside: limits
- Tier extras as above; organics/yard days may differ.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard via College Hunks / compostable bags in season.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/tires/yard/bulky not in refuse carts (City Information Resources).
- Curbside: bags
- Extra recycle paper bags/boxes OK; 96-gal extra trash bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
City 2026 Holiday Collection Dates table (delay rules): New Year's Day Thu/Fri +1; Memorial/Labor whole week +1; Jul 4 Fri +1; Thanksgiving Thu/Fri +1; Christmas Thu/Fri +1 — note: City table weekday dates for Memorial/Labor/Thanksgiving/Christmas appear misaligned to 2026 calendar (Memorial 2026=May 25, Labor=Sep 7, Thanksgiving=Nov 26, Christmas=Fri Dec 25).
- Hauler
- Walters Recycling & Refuse (+ College Hunks yard/bulk; Better Futures organics)
- Contacts
- Refuse line 763-706-3727; [email protected]
- Find your day
- City Refuse & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: columbiaheightsmn.gov
Bulk: columbiaheightsmn.gov
Holidays: columbiaheightsmn.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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