Howard Lake trash & recycling schedule

Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.

At a glance

TrashCode Ch. 5.01: City provides weekly residential collection; containers at street curb on boulevard on days designated for collection; exclusive collector for residences.

Source: Not yet confirmed

CurbsideNo a.m. Clock on City New Resident Form — Code: place at curb on designated collection day; check City/WM. Checklist

Source: Not yet confirmed

RecyclingCity New Resident Form includes recycling bin option; Code/City utility covers garbage+recycling setup.

Source: Not yet confirmed

HaulerMumford Sanitation → WM.
ContactsCity Hall 320-543-3670; [email protected]; Mumford/WM 320-543-3601.

Source: Not yet confirmed

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

No a.m. Clock on City New Resident Form — Code: place at curb on designated collection day; check City/WM.

Where

Street curb on boulevard (Code Ch. 5.01).

Limits

Cart rates above; weekly residential (Code).

Not allowed

Per City Code / hauler.

Bags

Per City/hauler.

Not yet confirmed: Brush.

Source: Not yet confirmed

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Holidays

No City holiday delay table on New Resident Form — check City/WM.

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Full details for Howard Lake: every rule, with sources
Trash
City organized — garbage provided via City utility setup; New Resident Form: Mumford Sanitation (City sets up service). Utility bills include water, sewer, garbage. Cart rates on form: 30 gal $10.70 / 60 gal $14.40 / 90 gal $15.80 per month; additional recycle bin $2.25; swap/pick-up change $15. Code Ch. 5.01: City provides weekly residential collection; containers at street curb on boulevard on days designated for collection; exclusive collector for residences. WM acquired Mumford effective Sep 14, 2026 (WM Mumford welcome); City considered bridge agreement with WM through May 2027 (Council agenda reporting) — check current billing/phone with City 320-543-3670 / former Mumford 320-543-3601.
Recycling
City New Resident Form includes recycling bin option; Code/City utility covers garbage+recycling setup. No City-published weekday on New Resident page — check City/WM for route day. (Nearby Victor Township Mumford/WM recycle eow Friday is township, not City — don't assume.)
Bulk pickup
Not yet confirmed
Curbside: when
No a.m. Clock on City New Resident Form — Code: place at curb on designated collection day; check City/WM.
Curbside: where
Street curb on boulevard (Code Ch. 5.01).
Curbside: limits
Cart rates above; weekly residential (Code).
Curbside: brush
Not yet confirmed
Curbside: not allowed
Per City Code / hauler.
Curbside: bags
Per City/hauler.
Curbside: fees and fines
Per City Code Ch. 5.01.
Holidays

No City holiday delay table on New Resident Form — check City/WM.

Hauler
Mumford Sanitation → WM (City organized; bridge through May 2027 per Council reporting)
Contacts
City Hall 320-543-3670; [email protected]; Mumford/WM 320-543-3601
Find your day
City New Resident Form (+ Code Ch. 5.01)
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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