Organics recycling drop-offs can be a good option for residents that don’t have organics recycling service available yet. That includes those who live in cities where it isn’t offered and those who live in apartment buildings, condos and townhomes that don’t have access to their city’s residential service.
Funding for organics recycling drop-off sites
Funding is available for cities, multifamily properties, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and institutions in Hennepin County to establish organics recycling drop-off sites. Up to $15,000 is available for each drop-off site. Funding can be used for hauling and disposal costs, construction, dumpsters or carts, and promotions.
Priority will be given to drop-off sites that increase access to organics recycling for residents in multifamily properties without access to city service and in cities that don’t offer organics recycling service.
Applications are being accepted until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10.
See the organics recycling drop-off funding guidelines (PDF) to learn more, and access the application materials on the Hennepin County supplier portal.
Organics recycling drop-off locations
The following drop-off options are available.
Hennepin County drop-off facilities in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington
Organics are accepted for free Tuesday through Saturday during normal facility hours. Limit of five bags per person per day. Organics must be brought in BPI-certified compostable plastic bags. Learn more about organics at drop-off facilities.
Bloomington
There are two organics recycling drop-off sites available to Bloomington residents:
Both sites are free and open daily. Learn more about the Bloomington organics drop-offs
Crystal
The organics drop-off in Crystal is available to residents of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope.
Learn more about the Crystal drop-off site and sign up.
Dayton
An organics recycling drop-off site is available to Dayton residents.
Contact abenting@cityofdaytonmn.com or 763-421-1791 to sign up.
Deephaven, Greenwood, Shorewood and Woodland
There are three organics recycling drop off sites available to Deephaven, Greenwood, Shorewood and Woodland residents.
Deephaven site:
Learn more about the Deephaven site and sign up.
Shorewood sites:
Learn more about the Shorewood sites and sign up.
Hopkins
Hopkins residential garbage customers may bring their household organics to the Minnetonka-Hopkins Recycling Center, 11522 Minnetonka Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55305, directions to Minnetonka-Hopkins Recycling Center
The drop off site is open 24/7. Learn more about organics recycling in Hopkins.
Minneapolis
There are 20 drop-off locations throughout Minneapolis for city residents, including at parks, the city’s South Transfer Station, and The Wedge Community Co-op. Learn more about Minneapolis locations and sign up.
Minnetonka Beach
Minnetonka Beach residents may bring their household organics to the Minnetonka Beach Public Works Facility, 2510 Woodbridge Road, Wayzata, MN 55391, directions to Minnetonka Beach Public Works Facility
The drop off site is open 24/7. Contact City Hall at info@ci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us or 952-471-8878 to sign up.
Minnetrista
Minnetrista residents may bring their household organics to the drop-off site located near the Public Works Garage, 7701 County Road 110 West, Minnetrista, MN 55364, directions to Minnetrista drop-off site
Learn more about the Minnetrista program and sign up.
Mound
Mound residents and Shorewood Island residents may bring their household organics to the drop-off site located in the parking lot of the Mound Centennial Building at 5341 Maywood Rd. Learn more about the Mound program and sign up.
Orono
An organics recycling drop-off site is available to Orono residents. Learn more about the site and sign up.
Richfield
Two organics recycling drop-off sites are available for Richfield residents:
Learn more about the Richfield drop-offs.
St. Anthony Village
An organics recycling drop-off site is available for St. Anthony Village residents at city hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418, directions to St. Anthony Village City Hall
The drop-off site is open 24/7.
St. Louis Park
Drop-off sites are available for residents who live in apartment buildings and townhomes. Learn about options for multifamily residents in St. Louis Park and sign up.