Elk River trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City organized — Republic Services via Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) billing (mandatory residential). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Curbside by 6:00 a.m. Service day (City Garbage + ERMU). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same Republic — every other week single-sort on garbage day; Blue/Gray week maps (ERMU / City). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Extra/oversized via Republic (ERMU); household hazardous waste via facility; meds drop box Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office (City). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Republic Services (city/ERMU contract). |
| Contacts | ERMU 763-441-2020; Republic extras 320-252-9608; City Environmental 763-635-1000. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Curbside by 6:00 a.m. Service day (City Garbage + ERMU).
Where
Handle facing home; lid closed; 3 ft clearance; 2 ft behind curb in driveway/boulevard, not roadway (ERMU).
Limits
Cart sizes/rates on ERMU; Temporary Stop in Service policy (1–6 months, ≤2×/year).
Not allowed
City/ERMU lists (tires, batteries, motor oil, appliances, yard waste, household hazardous waste, etc.).
Bags
Recycle loose; no bags in recycle cart (ERMU).
Source: Not yet confirmed
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ERMU: if collection on or after official holiday same week → delayed one day; Sat/Sun holidays don't affect. Official: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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Full details for Elk River: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City organized — Republic Services via Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) billing (mandatory residential). Carts by size (2026 rates on ERMU). Extra items: Republic 320-252-9608.
- Recycling
- Same Republic — every other week single-sort on garbage day; Blue/Gray week maps (ERMU / City). Loose in cart, no plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Extra/oversized via Republic 320-252-9608 (ERMU); household hazardous waste via facility 1-800-450-6140; meds drop box Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office (City).
- Curbside: when
- Curbside by 6:00 a.m. Service day (City Garbage + ERMU).
- Curbside: where
- Handle facing home; lid closed; 3 ft clearance; 2 ft behind curb in driveway/boulevard, not roadway (ERMU).
- Curbside: limits
- Cart sizes/rates on ERMU; Temporary Stop in Service policy (1–6 months, ≤2×/year).
- Curbside: brush
- City Yard Waste Transfer Site (annual pass); not in garbage (City/ERMU).
- Curbside: not allowed
- City/ERMU lists (tires, batteries, motor oil, appliances, yard waste, household hazardous waste, etc.).
- Curbside: bags
- Recycle loose; no bags in recycle cart (ERMU).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Mandatory collection per ordinance (ERMU).
- Holidays
ERMU: if collection on or after official holiday same week → delayed one day; Sat/Sun holidays don't affect. Official: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Hauler
- Republic Services (city/ERMU contract)
- Contacts
- ERMU 763-441-2020; Republic extras 320-252-9608; City Environmental 763-635-1000
- Find your day
- ERMU Garbage & 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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