Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility

2710 N Pacific St Minneapolis MN 55411 USA

3 (7 reviews)

Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility recycling center in Minneapolis, MN - View of facility

About This Center

The recycling center in Minneapolis offers garbage collection weekly, recycling pickup every other week, and organics recycling for food scraps and compostable items at no extra cost. They also provide large item collection services and yard waste collection from mid-April through November. Additionally, the center offers a disposal guide to help residents properly dispose of various household items, as well as options for requesting special cleanups for an added fee. Visitors can also learn about becoming a recycling block leader to help neighbors recycle more efficiently and reduce waste. The center encourages community cleanup efforts and provides resources for preventing and removing graffiti, reporting illegal dumping, and managing waste at events. For those interested in the services, the center's address is Eastside Maintenance Facility, 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, with office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Materials Accepted and Services Offered

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesNo GlassNo Plastic BagsNo StyrofoamGarbage CollectionRecycling PickupOrganics RecyclingLarge Item CollectionYard Waste CollectionDisposal GuideSpecial CleanupsRecycling Block LeaderCommunity CleanupGraffiti RemovalIllegal Dumping ReportingEvent Waste Management

Featured Reviews

Zain Ul Abdin Siyal

Zain Ul Abdin Siyal (4/5 stars, a year ago): I recently had the opportunity to tour the City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility and I must say I was highly impressed with their commitment to efficient waste management and environmental sustainability. The premises were impeccably maintained with clearly marked areas for different types of waste and recycling. The staff presentation and members were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful guiding all interns through the waste sorting processes and answering all our questions with patience and expertise. What impressed me the most was the facility's emphasis on recycling and waste diversion. They have implemented comprehensive recycling programs ensuring that materials are sorted and processed efficiently. Furthermore the facility actively engages the community through educational programs promotes responsible waste management practices and encourages residents to participate in recycling initiatives.

Mallory S

Mallory S (1/5 stars, 3 years ago): Getting a voucher and dropping off treated wood from an old deck has been frustratingly difficult and I'm a pretty intelligent person. I understand now why people throw old mattresses and washing machines out next to the highway.

paul roach

paul roach (5/5 stars, 4 years ago): Me and my horse went here the other day to recycle our "solid waste". The experience was amazing for both of us and they even pulled my solid waste out when it got stuck!