Hopkins trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up every other week; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City automated weekly garbage; biweekly recycling + organics; single-family–4plex. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Biweekly (mandatory ordinance). Drop-off center shared with Minnetonka 11522 Minnetonka Blvd. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Fee Thursday pickup for residential garbage customers — schedule by 2:00 p.m. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Hopkins Public Works. |
| Contacts | Lizzie Miller 952-939-1382; [email protected]. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.
Where
Street or alley edge; 4 ft clearance; lids closed; clear of snow/ice.
Limits
Don't overfill; bulk size/weight rules above.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste, yard/brush in carts; bulk exclusions list.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · hopkinsmn.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
City 2026 Collection Schedule PDF; delays e.g. Week of Jan 1 (Thu→Fri); Jan 19; Feb 16; May 25; Sep 7.
Verified 2026-10-15 · hopkinsmn.com
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Full details for Hopkins: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City automated weekly garbage; biweekly recycling + organics; single-family–4plex. Routes Mon–Thu. Public Works 952-939-1382.
- Recycling
- Biweekly (mandatory ordinance). Drop-off center shared with Minnetonka 11522 Minnetonka Blvd (24/7).
- Bulk pickup
- Fee Thursday pickup for residential garbage customers — schedule by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday (form) or next week. At regular collection point; ≤4×6 ft; ≤35 lb bags/boxes; 4 ft from garbage cart; transportable by two people. No construction debris >3 cy, tires, household hazardous waste, electronics, food waste, etc. Also biannual drop-off (2026 fall Sep 25–26; $50.10/vehicle incl. Taxes; ≤3 cy).
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Street or alley edge; 4 ft clearance; lids closed; clear of snow/ice.
- Curbside: limits
- Don't overfill; bulk size/weight rules above.
- Curbside: brush
- City Leaf/Yard and Brush pick-up programs (not in carts) — see City yard/brush pages.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste, yard/brush in carts; bulk exclusions list.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Bulk fee on utility bill after pickup.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): 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 Collection Schedule PDF — delays e.g. Week of Jan 1 (Thu→Fri), Jan 19, Feb 16, May 25, Sep 7; Thanksgiving week Thu→Wed; Christmas week Thu→Wed; week of Dec 21 Thu→Wed.
- Hauler
- City of Hopkins Public Works
- Contacts
- Lizzie Miller 952-939-1382; [email protected]
- Find your day
- City Garbage & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: hopkinsmn.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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