Recycling

Recycling

The City of Independence contracts with Republic Services for residential recycling thus reducing wear on our roads, and the use of their one-sort, rolling recycle cart is at no charge to Independence residents. Their recycling collection day is on Fridays except when there is a holiday during the week, and then it will be delayed 1 day. See the current year's Calendar for specific details or contact them directly at 763-972-3335.

MISSED PICKUP

If you missed a collection, please contact Republic Services at 763-972-3335.

NEW RESIDENTS

In order to begin your recycling service and receive a new 95-gallon rolling cart, please call Republic Services at 763-972-3335. Contacting them before noon the day before the next collection day usually allows your cart to be delivered that same week. See the current Republic Services Calendar and Map to note if you're located in their Grey-week or Blue-week pickup schedule.

The City requests you also complete a New Resident Form either emailing it to ASimon@ci.independence.mn.us or mailing it to Independence City Hall at 1920 County Road, Independence, MN 55359.

SPRING CLEAN UP DAY - Saturday, May 3^rd, 2025

The City of Independence hosts an annual Spring Clean Up Day which is typically held on the first Saturday in May. As it approaches, information will be updated on our Spring Newsletter, Website, and Facebook page.

If you are looking to get rid of a bunch of junk, but our Clean Up Day is far away, below are a couple of great drop off sites:
(Links give their specific pricing, hours, location, and acceptable and unacceptable materials lists.)

Republic Services Public Drop-Off Site - Delano
Carver County Environmental Center - Chaska
DEM-CON - Shakopee and Blaine

For recycling tires (from residential properties only), residents can contact Metropolitan Mosquito Control District/ MMCD regarding their Tire Recycling and Pickup Program at 651-645-9149 or use their Submit a Tip online form. Collection is weather dependent, prioritizing their mosquito broods caused by rain, and availability during their May - September season. Their eligibility requirements can be found on their program site above.

If you are not sure what to do with whatever you have, visit Hennepin County's Green Disposal site:
www.hennepin.us/en/green-disposal-guide/items

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Hennepin County's Hazardous Waste Collection Events happening throughout the year give residents many local disposal options for their household hazardous wastes. Residents are encouraged to safely store their household hazardous waste until they are able to attend a collection event.

Find safe storage tips from Hennepin County's Green Disposal Guide and learn which products to never mix together.
See the Materials Accepted tab for a full list of materials.
Browse the List of Items for detailed disposal information and to determine multiple green disposal options for some.

PLEASE NOTE: The county will NOT be accepting electronics at the collection events; household hazardous waste will be accepted only.

To clarify any questions, contact Hennepin County at environment@hennepin.us or by calling 612-348-3777.