FAQs • Fridley, MN • CivicEngage

Does the city-provided recycling service include apartments?: Yes, if they are in buildings of 12 units or smaller. Buildings 13 units and larger in size privately contract separately for recycling, so you would need to consult building management with questions in large apartment complexes. Look for a recycling symbol on recycling carts because cart types and color vary with vendor. All building owners are required to provide recycling opportunities to all residents. It needs to be accessible in winter and summer. Ultimately, since the garbage bin is taxed and the recycling isn't, expenses for apartment managers and owners can be lower if recycling is properly used: less garbage is generated, which means fewer dumpster pickups of garbage.
"Our Building Recycles" posters, magnets and totes all may be available for your building, contact City recycling for more information at 763-572-3594.

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Recycling FAQs

1. When is my recycling day?: Search for your address online in Property Information Search. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at (763) 572-3594.
Property Information Search

2. Can I get a bigger recycling cart?: Yes! A free swap to a 96 gallon recycling cart or additional 60 or 96 carts are available to Fridley residents at no charge! Call 763-572-3594 or email recycling@fridleymn.gov

3. How is recycling billed?: Residential recycling is city-wide and billed in conjunction with your water bill. There is no tax assessed on recyclables, but the state does charge 9.75% tax on garbage so it is to your benefit to recycle more!

4. Does everything need to fit in the cart?: Items should be placed loose in the recycling cart, not bagged. If you have extra cardboard, it can be flattened and tied with twine and placed next to the recycling cart. Do not place out extra cardboard when it is raining or snowing. If you would like to upsize your recycle cart from 65-gallons to 96-gallons or request an additional cart, please call 763-572-3594 or email recycling@fridleymn.gov

5. Do I need to sort my recyclables?: No. We make it easy to recycle with single sort recycling! All recyclable materials can go together in your cart. recycling companies have found that much of the sorting of recyclables can be done mechanically at a materials recovery facility.

6. How do I recycle other items like appliances and electronics?: The City of Fridley hosts drop-off days annually, you can find information on these events at FridleyMN.gov/Recycling. You can also search the recycling directory at AnokaCounty.Us/RecyclingDirectory for a full list of providers and options.
How Do I Get Rid of Stuff?

7. Does the city-provided recycling service include apartments?: Yes, if they are in buildings of 12 units or smaller. Buildings 13 units and larger in size privately contract separately for recycling, so you would need to consult building management with questions in large apartment complexes. Look for a recycling symbol on recycling carts because cart types and color vary with vendor. All building owners are required to provide recycling opportunities to all residents. It needs to be accessible in winter and summer. Ultimately, since the garbage bin is taxed and the recycling isn't, expenses for apartment managers and owners can be lower if recycling is properly used: less garbage is generated, which means fewer dumpster pickups of garbage.
"Our Building Recycles" posters, magnets and totes all may be available for your building, contact City recycling for more information at 763-572-3594.

8. How can I reduce unwanted mail?: The average American household receives more than 60 pounds of unwanted mail each year! According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, it takes about 100 million trees and 38 billion gallons of water to produce one year's worth of junk mail in the US. Our Ways to Reduce Junk Mail page will save you time and help protect those natural resources.
Ways to Reduce Junk Mail