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Fridley prides itself on having one of the most comprehensive solid waste and recycling programs around. Fridley residents have consistently had a very high level of satisfaction with this service. The City of Fridley coordinates recycling service, but not garbage, for residents.

Do. Recycle.

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Curbside Recycling Schedule Map

The type of recycling service and frequency of collection that you have at your home varies depending on where you live. Single to Quad, Apartment Buildings With 5-12 Units, Apartment Buildings With 13+ Units

Every resident of Fridley has the opportunity to recycle cans, bottles, paper and cardboard - no matter what type of housing you live in - according to city code.

  • Holiday Schedule.  For all residences, your collection day will be delayed by one day if it falls on or after one these holidays (when these holidays fall on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday):  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Single Family, Duplex, Triples, Fourplex, Most Townhomes

  • Know what to throw! Read the 2011-2012 Curbside Recycling Guide page 1 with recycling schedule and contact information and page 2 with sorting guide.
  • Sort recyclables into two categories:  (1) cans and bottles; and (2) paper products. 
  • Recycling is collected weekly. To determine your recycling day, click the image to the right for a map of the daily recycling districts.
  • Recycling Bin. The City provides one blue recycling bin to each home at no charge. Need a recycling bin? Call Allied Waste, our recycling hauler, at 763-784-2104 to order a bin. It will be delivered to your home within 3-5 business days.

Apartment Buildings With 5-12 Units

  • Every other week collection.
  • A blue recycling cart or blue bin should be made available by the building management in the common area.  
  • View Apartment Recycling Guide. Refer to the Fridley Apartment Recycling Guide for guidelines on what to recycle. To determine your recycling day, click the map above.

Apartment And Condominium Buildings With 13 Or More Units

  • View "Can I recycle it?" to answer your questions about what can and cannot be recycled.
  • Post it where you recycle the most.

Discover More About Other Recycling Options

  • Need to get rid of appliances or electronics? Visit the Anoka County Integrated Waste Management web page for comprehensive recycling information for bulky items at http://www.co.anoka.mn.us. You can also find information about recycling reusable items, batteries and plastic bags.
  • Learn about sites for yard waste, fluorescent bulb or household hazardous waste disposal.
  • Reduce, reuse, then recycle. See websites that offer material reuse options.
  • The City of Fridley coordinates Recycling Drop-off Days  each year to give its residents an opportunity to recycle large, bulky items in an environmentally friendly manor. 
  • Paper shredding at Fridley Municipal Center is no longer offered. Look up information on the Anoka County website for paper shredding service dates in nearby communities.

Garbage Service

Need to set up garbage service? Contact a licensed garbage hauler to set up service.

For more information about waste reduction or the recycling program for the city, contact the city's Environmental Planner or call 763-572-3594.

Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 12:05
 
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