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Trash & Recycle

The City of Inver Grove Heights and Dakota County collaborate to provide our community resources on how to reduce, reuse, and properly dispose of unwanted items. Please review the following links for more information.

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Recycling Guide

Use the Recycling Guide to find out where to recycle, compost or get rid of unwanted items. Call ahead to verify the location, materials collected and hours of operation.





About this directory

This information was compiled by Dakota County. For additional recyclers in your area, search online. Any recycler wishing to be added to this list may contact environ@co.dakota.mn.us.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this directory is compiled as a service to residents. A listing in this directory does not imply an endorsement of approval by Dakota County. All businesses listed in the directory are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state and federal laws pertaining to recycling, waste disposal and environmental protection.

  1. Recycle, Trash & Hazardous
  2. Licensed Haulers
  3. Multifamily, Business & Schools
  4. Reduce & Reuse
  5. Yard Waste & Organics
  1. Recycle, Trash & Hazardous

Recycle, Trash and Hazardous Waste Disposal

Learn how to properly dispose of recyclable material, trash and hazardous waste below.

Follow these rules to ensure your recycling gets recycled:

All residents and commercial properties, including multifamily, in Dakota County must recycle the following items. All haulers serving Dakota County must accept these items.

  • Do not use plastic bags. Place recyclables loose in your recycling cart or in a paper bag.
  • Empty and dry bottles, jars and containers. They don't have to be perfect — just free of most residue.
  • Leave caps on containers.
  • Empty and flatten boxes.
  • Check the Recycling Guide if you are not sure about an item.

Put these items in your recycling 

Follow the list below, or reference the Recycling at Home cheat sheet. Additional home recycling information can be found in the What Goes Where Guide. RecyclingAtHome

  • Paper
    • Newspaper and inserts
    • Magazines and catalogs
    • Mail and office paper
  • Cardboard
    • Corrugated cardboard
    • Paperboard (e.g., cracker boxes)
  • Cartons
    • Milk and juice cartons
    • Soup, broth, and wine cartons
    • Juice boxes
  • Metal cans
    • Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
  • Plastic bottles, containers and jugs
    • Containers numbered 1, 2 or 5
    • Soda, juice and water bottles
    • Milk and juice jugs
    • Margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese and other tubs and lids
    • Laundry detergent bottles and jugs
    • Clear berry and produce containers
  • Glass bottles and jars

DO NOT put these items in your recycling cart

  • Batteries
  • Black plastic
  • Ceramic dishware
  • Clothing and textiles
  • Food
  • Household hazardous waste/hazardous waste
  • Paper plates, cups, and napkins
  • Diapers
  • Pharmaceuticals and medicines/medical waste
  • Plastic bags and film 
  • Metal cylinders (e.g., propane tanks)
  • Scrap metal* (e.g., metal pots and pans)
  • Shredded paper
  • Styrofoam™
  • Tanglers (e.g., chains, extension cords, hoses, string lights)
  • Trash
  • Yard waste and Christmas trees
  • All items banned from being placed in the trash or recycling in state or local law – including:
    • Electronics
    • Major Appliances
    • Sharps (e.g., lancets, needles, syringes)
    • Tires

* Scrap metal is allowed in carts and dumpsters only if delivered to the Tennis Sanitation recycling facility.

City Code Collection and Disposal Requirements

Review the city's requirements for trash and recycling collection and disposal here.

Online Recycling Guide

Visit the Online Recycling Guide tab to find out where to recycle, compost or get rid of unwanted items.  

Dakota County The Recycling Zone

Only a short drive from IGH, The Recycling Zone (3365 Dodd Road, Eagan) is a collection facility open year-round to all Dakota County residents. Household hazardous waste, most electronics, scrap metal, cardboard and more is accepted for FREE. Tires, TVs and computer monitors have a small fee. Visit The Recycling Zone for a full list of accepted items list, prices and hours of operation.

Collection Events

Visit the Collection Events page to find local events to recycle and dispose of unwanted items.

Environmental Education Resources

Residents, businesses, schools and organizations are welcome to use free article templates, handouts, activity kits and more to educate about recycling, organics, household hazardous waste and waste prevention.

Master Recycler Composter

Want to get involved and learn more about recycling, composting, and repurposing? Visit this page to learn how you can become a Master Recycler/Composter and inspire others to help reduce waste in Dakota County. 

  1. Licensed Haulers

Licensed Trash and Recycling Haulers

The City of Inver Grove Heights licenses trash and recycling collection companies on an annual basis. If you are a new resident, a new business, or would like to change your hauler, please select from one of the licensed haulers listed below and set up your service directly with the hauling company. 

Collection services must occur between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Operations during these hours may also be conducted on Saturdays to accommodate recognized national holidays and special collections arranged between the collector and the customer. Haulers must provide weekly trash and recycling services to residents. 

Licensed Haulers, Contact and Service Provided

Licensed HaulerPhone Number

Single-Family Residential

Commercial & Multifamily DumpstersConstruction DebrisRoll Off Dumpster
Advanced Disposal651-487-8546
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Allied Waste Service (Republic Services)651-455-8634NoNo
Yes
No
All Star Rolloff Inc. 651-455-4941NoNoYesNo
Anderson's Dumpster Box Service651-774-2550NoYes (multifamily only)YesYes
Aspen Waste Systems 612-884-8000NoYesYesNo
Dick's Sanitation Inc.952-469-5161 (residential)
952-469-2239 (commercial)
YesYesYesNo
Highland Sanitation651-458-0043YesYesYesNo
Inver Grove Sanitation651-457-1615YesYesNoNo
Keith Krupenny & Son Disposal Service651-457-3680NoNoYesYes
Lightning Disposal, Inc.651-457-4434 NoNoNoYes
Nitti Sanitation, Inc.651-457-7497YesYesYesYes
Tennis Sanitation L.L.C651-459-1887YesYesYesYes
Triangle Rubbish Service651-454-1848YesYesYesNo
Veit Disposal Systems763-422-3867NoYes (commercial only)YesNo
Waste Management855-994-4829YesYesYesNo


Municipal Solid Waste Collection Requirements

  • Collectors (City Code 8-6-5): Duties and obligations for haulers can be found City Code 8-6-5: Collector Duties and Obligations. Collector requirements pertain to services rates, hours of operation, recycling collection and equipment condition. 
  • Generators (City Code 8-6-6 & 8-6-7): Collection and disposal requirements for solid waste generators, including residents, businesses, multifamily properties, event sponsors, large venues and more can be found under City Code 8-6-6 (Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and Large Event Venue Requirements) and City Code 8-6-7 (Collection and Disposal Requirements).
  1. Multifamily, Business & Schools

Recycling Resources for Multifamily Properties, Businesses and Schools

Find recycling resources for multifamily properties, businesses, and schools below.

Multifamily Recycling Requirements & Assistance

Multifamily RecyclingMultifamily properties with four or more attached residential units and a common waste contract must meet recycling requirements of Dakota County Ordinance 110 and City Code 8-6-6. View recycling requirements and free recycling program resources for multifamily properties here.

Free resources are available to help set up or improve recycling collection in multifamily properties. To sign up for free recycling resources or ask questions, please email Ally Sutherland or call 651-604-8511. Free resources available include:

  • Recycling containers for common areas up to $10,000 in value,
  • Trash and recycling labels, posters, and recycling and disposal informational brochures,
  • Educational presentations for residents and staff,
  • Assistance setting up or improving your recycling program,
  • Recycling tote bags for residents, and more! 

Business Recycling Requirements & Assistance

Dakota County Ordinance 110 and City Code 8-6 include recycling and waste management requirements for businesses designed to reduce waste going to landfills, improve the quality of materials recycled, and make progress toward the state's goal to recycle 75 percent of waste by 2030. You can find additional recycling and disposal information for Dakota County businesses here. 

Dakota County offers funding up to $10,000 to eligible businesses and organizations to start or improve waste management practices, including waste prevention, recycling and food waste prevention and organics collection for food donation or composting. Learn more about the funding assistance here.

School Recycling Assistance

Grants are available to help prevent wasted food, reduce waste, improve recycling and organics collection, and educate students and staff. Request free recycling education performances, field trips, container labels and activity guides.

Environmental Education Resources

Businesses, residents, schools and organizations are welcome to use free article templates, handouts, activity kits and more to educate about recycling, organics, household hazardous waste and waste prevention.

  1. Reduce & Reuse

Reduce and Reuse

The average Dakota County resident creates 2,180 pounds of waste each year. Learn how to minimize the amount of waste you generate by reducing your consumption, buying used and more.

Dakota County Reduce and Reuse Map

Try out the Reduce and Reuse Map by Dakota County to quickly find the closest places to donate goods, shop used, rent equipment and repair your stuff. You can select custom filters based on what you need:

  • Rent: Search for tents, linens, tools and other equipment rental locations for your next party or home project. 
  • Donate/Buy Used: Find the closest location to donate and buy secondhand household goods, books and furniture. 
  • Repair: Get items like shoes and jewelry fixed and mended using a local repair business. 
  • Sell Used Items: Discover consignment shops that will pay you for your gently used sporting goods and clothing. 
  • Drop boxes: Drop-off clothes and shoes using a donation box near you. 

You do more than save money when you make your stuff go the extra mile or score unique items at a secondhand store. By reducing and reusing instead of buying new, you’ll spend less money, keep your home organized and simplify your life while helping the planet. 

Donate and Sell Online 

You can go beyond brick-and-mortar stores to find what you need and get rid of what you don’t. Use online outlets to save the planet and your wallet.

  • NextDoor.com – look in the “For Sale” section
  • Facebook.com - for neighborhood buy/sell groups and Marketplace
  • Craigslist.com
  • Ebay.com - choose “used” as a filter option
  • Amazon.com - choose “used” as a filter option
  • thredUP.com - for women and kid clothing and accessories

Safe Swap

Use the IGH Safe Swap located at the Inver Grove Heights’ Public Safety building in the customer parking lot to exchange items in person. More information can be found here.

Prevent Wasted Food and Save Money

It takes a lot of water, energy and fuel to get food to our plates, yet we trash 40 percent of the food in the U.S. See how well you are at not wasting food. Dakota County offers helpful tips and tools to save money and reduce food waste.

Fix-It Clinics

Do you have an items that needs to be fixed or mended? Bring it to a Fix-Clinic to have it fixed for free. Find more information here.Fix It Clinic

  1. Yard Waste & Organics

Yard Waste and Organics Recycling

One-third of our trash is made of organics materials like food scraps and yard waste. Learn about the organics recycling programs available in Dakota County below.

Free Organics Drop-Site

Organics Drop Site - PictureFood waste makes up nearly 20 percent of our household trash, yet it doesn’t do any good sitting in a landfill. Instead, food scraps could turn into beneficial compost – a soil-like material used to help plants grow. Sign up for the free organics collection program to access five drop-off sites throughout Dakota County with more being added this year.

Organics drop-off site collection goes beyond backyard composting by accepting meat, bones, dairy products and pizza boxes. Food waste goes to a commercial compost facility in Rosemount where it is processed at higher temperatures that kill bacteria and break down larger pieces.

To sign up, register online, call 952-891-7557 or email. All participants receive helpful tips and free compostable bags to use at home.

Composting at Home

Home composting is an easy way to turn much of the waste from your yard and kitchen into a rich material that you can use to improve your soil. Composting happens when microbes break down food scraps, grass clippings and leaves into a soil-like material called compost. Compost is rich in plant food, holds more water than regular soil, and lessens the need for fertilizers and weed killers. Find how to compost in your own backyard here.  

Yard Waste Disposal

Yard waste cannot be place in your household trash. Instead, it must be pick up by your trash hauler separately as seasonal yard waste or brought to a yard waste facility. Find where to dispose of yard waste here. 

Questions?

Email Environmental Specialist Ally Sutherland or call 651-604-8511.

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