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1. When is recycling picked up?

Recycling is picked up on your trash day every other week. View the recycling calendar.

2. What items can be recycled?

• Clear plastic #1
• Natural plastic #2 (milk jugs)
• Colored plastic #2
• Catalogs
• Magazines
• Phone books
• Newspaper
• Aluminum cans
• Tin cans
• Corrugated cardboard
• Office paper (8.5" x 11")

3. Where do I put my recycling for pick-up?

Recyclable items are to be put out on your front curb as close to the street as possible.

4. What if my recycling pick-up day falls on a holiday when the city offices are closed?

When a recycling day falls on a holiday, then the recycling pick-up is skipped for that day and is not rescheduled. For more information, view the Events Calendar.

5. What if I forget to put my recycling out?

If your recycling is not out, then you will have to wait for your next scheduled pick-up day.

6. My recycling didn't get picked up, why?

If your recycling wasn’t picked up, it was due to one of several reasons: your recyclables weren’t out by 8:00 am, today isn’t your recycling pick-up day or your recycling didn’t meet our rules. View the Recycling Regulations.

7. What is the best and/or easiest way to separate my recyclables?

We recommend placing each recyclable type in its own sack, box or plastic container. Please label your boxes or containers if they are to be left instead of taken along with the recyclables.

8. Is there a place I can drop off my recycling?

The City of Minden does not offer a drop-off site for recycling.