Eden Prairie Trash and Recycling Guide
Last checked: October 1, 2026
Key facts
- Eden Prairie has no city-run garbage service. You choose a licensed private hauler.
- Community Drop-Off Day is once a year (June 27 in 2026), free for residents.
- Appliances, electronics and tires go to spring and fall recycling events or a county facility.
- Hazardous waste goes to a Hennepin County drop-off facility, never the trash.
Garbage and recycling pickup
Several private companies are licensed to collect garbage and recycling in Eden Prairie. What each one takes (trash, recycling, organics, yard waste) varies, so check with the company. The city also publishes a residential garbage zone map.
| Licensed hauler (single-family homes) | Phone |
|---|---|
| Republic Services | 952-941-5174 |
| Suburban Waste Services | 952-937-8900 |
| Waste Management | 952-890-1100 |
Apartments and condos are served by these and by Aspen Waste and Dick’s Sanitation. Contact your building manager first.
City recycling and disposal events
The city runs several events each year for Eden Prairie residents only. Bring valid ID as proof of residency. These were the 2026 dates. Check the city page for next year’s dates.
| Event | 2026 date | What it’s for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring curbside recycling pickup | April 1 – May 29 (weekdays) | Appliances, tires, electronics, power and exercise equipment, furniture, mattresses picked up from your curb. Call Certified Recycling at 952-894-1448 to schedule. | $35 pickup fee + per-item price |
| Spring recycling drop-off | Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m.–noon | Appliances, electronics, power and exercise equipment, tires. At the Yard Waste Site. | Per-item price |
| Community Drop-Off Day | Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | Furniture, mattresses, toys, lawn equipment, construction debris, bikes and other items that don’t fit in your bins. At Hennepin Technical College, 13100 College View Drive. | Free |
| Fall recycling drop-off | Saturday, September 12, 8 a.m.–noon | Same items as the spring drop-off. At the Yard Waste Site. | Per-item price |
Community Drop-Off Day: what to know
- Not accepted: appliances, electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous waste, tires and yard waste.
- Gas-powered equipment only if drained of all fluids.
- Items must be in the trunk, cargo area, pickup bed or trailer, not the passenger area. No commercial vehicles or moving trucks.
- Bikes in any condition are collected for donation.
Hazardous waste
Paint, solvents, pesticides, batteries and similar items can’t go in your garbage. Take them to a Hennepin County drop-off facility (free for households). The city also says Eden Prairie residents may use the Environmental Center in Chaska (116 Peavey Circle).
Yard waste
Grass, leaves and branches go to the free city Yard Waste Site or through your hauler. See the Eden Prairie yard waste guide.
Missed the event? Other options
The city events only happen a few days a year. Between them, you can use the county drop-off facilities, donate usable furniture (see furniture donation pickup), or get a junk removal quote for a pickup on your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who picks up garbage in Eden Prairie?
Several private haulers are licensed by the city. For single-family homes they are Republic Services, Suburban Waste Services and Waste Management. Each sets its own prices and decides which materials it collects.
When is Eden Prairie’s Community Drop-Off Day?
It’s held once a year. In 2026 it was Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., at Hennepin Technical College, 13100 College View Drive. It was free for Eden Prairie residents with proof of residency. Check the city’s page for next year’s date.
How do I get rid of an old appliance in Eden Prairie?
Use the city’s spring curbside recycling pickup or a spring or fall recycling drop-off event (both run by Certified Recycling, with fees per item), take it to a Hennepin County drop-off facility ($15 per large appliance), or have a junk removal crew haul it.
Where can I take household hazardous waste?
Hennepin County’s drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park take household hazardous waste for free. The city says Eden Prairie residents may also use the Environmental Center in Chaska, 116 Peavey Circle.
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