Does the City provide recycling and solid waste collection?
There are several garbage and recycling haulers that are licensed to provide solid waste services in Eden Prairie. The types of materials — trash, recyclables, yard waste, organics — accepted by each hauler vary.
How can I recycle yard waste and organic materials?
Yard Waste
Yard waste can be disposed of at several locations in Hennepin County and at the City's Yard Waste Site, which is open the last Friday in April through the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Learn more at edenprairie.org/YardWaste.
Organics
Hennepin County now requires all residential trash haulers serving Eden Prairie to offer curbside organics recycling services to most households within the City, except for multifamily properties with shared waste collection. Learn more at edenprairie.org/Organics.
Organics recycling can also be taken to Hennepin County drop-off facilities.
How do I get a recycle bin?
Recycling and solid waste bins are supplied by the garbage and recycling haulers that serve Eden Prairie.
What ordinances apply to storage containers for garbage, yard waste and recycling?
Storage containers for single-family and multi-family dwellings, and commercial establishments must be stored at least 20 feet from the property line
Storage containers stored in a front yard must be screened from the public street with an opaque fence or landscaping evergreens
Containers stored to the side or behind a residence do not require screening – with the exception of homes located on a corner lot, which are considered to have two front yards
Storage containers for solid waste, recyclable materials or yard waste may be set curbside 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup, and the storage containers must be removed from curbside within 24 hours after the scheduled pickup
Dumpsters must be positioned on private property or driveways and are strictly prohibited from being placed on streets, trails or sidewalks.
Requests for placement of dumpsters typically not allowed may be considered in special circumstances where alternative placement options are not feasible. To make such a request,contact the Engineering Division for review and approval. If approved, a permit will be issued.
For more information, see City Code Chapter 9.01, subd 3.
Where can I dispose of electronics?
Hennepin County drop-off facilities collect electronics for no charge and appliances for a nominal fee. Visit the Hennepin County website for more information.
In addition, electronics can be recycled or disposed of at one of the City's several drop-off events scheduled each year.
Hennepin County operates free Household Hazardous Waste disposal sites in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park, and also organizes collection events throughout the year.
Contact your waste hauler to find out if curbside yard waste pickup is available. A complete list of waste haulers can be found at edenprairie.org/SolidWaste.
The City operates a seasonal Yard Waste Site at 9811 Flying Cloud Drive. Learn more at edenprairie.org/YardWaste.
Hennepin County does not accept yard waste at its drop-off facilities. However, a list of additional yard waste drop-off sites is available at hennepin.us/YardWaste.
Where can I find a waste collector license application?
