Waste and Recycling

Acceptable Recycling

The below items can be placed in your curbside recycling container. If your item can't be recycled curbside, check the online recycling directory for proper disposal. 

Recycling Guide

Plastic Bottles and Jugs

Water, soda & juice bottles, dish soap bottles, shampoo bottles, soap and lotion bottles & detergent jugs (empty and clean/rinse, and dry; caps on) 

Plastic Cups and Containers

Yogurt cups, pudding & fruit cups, clear disposable cups (no straws), margarine/whip cream tubs, cottage cheese & similar containers, clear produce, deli & take out containers (empty and rinse; lids on)

Cardboard

Cardboard, cereal, cracker, pasta, tissue boxes, shoe, gift, electronic boxes, toothpaste & other toiletry boxes (flattened)

Cartons

Milk cartons, juice cartons,  juice boxes, soup, broth & wine cartons (empty and clean/rinse, and dry; caps on) 

Paper

Mail, office and school papers, magazines & catalogs, newspapers & inserts, phone books (clean; staples OK)

Metal Cans

Food cans & beverage cans (empty; labels OK)

Glass Bottles and Jars

Brown, green & clear bottles, jars (empty & rinse;  no lids)

Not Accepted Items

If your item isn't listed above, do not put it in your curbside recycling container. Below are common contaminants that should NOT be put in your recycling container:

• Tanglers like plastic bags, ropes, and hoses
• Hazardous materials like diapers, batteries, or aerosol cans
• Non-recyclable material like foil bags, plastic straw, plastic toys, scrap metal
• Items with mixed materials including oatmeal and peanut containers

2023 Residential Recycling Drop-Off & Secure Paper Shredding Events

Recycle electronics, appliances, mattresses, and more in 2023 at drop-off events with free and reduced prices (also includes free paper shredding)! Find a list of accepted items and pricing.

Organics Collection

Convenient curbside organics collection is now available to Fridley residents through Republic Services. Learn more and sign up. All collection occurs Wednesdays.

Garbage Service

Need to set up garbage and yard waste pick-up service?  Check out this video on how to get started. Weekly garbage service is required by code. Current haulers licensed in Fridley can be reached at:

If you are looking for construction waste, a roll-off, apartment recycling, or commercial recycling, check the list of licensed garbage haulers to set up service.

Yard Waste

Yard waste is a separate service contracted for with your garbage company and is optional because residents could also take yard waste to the Bunker Hills Compost site in Coon Rapids or practice at-home composting to create a reusable product for flower beds and vegetable gardens! The City does not pick up yard waste or Christmas trees.

Disposal

Yard waste can't go in your curbside trash or organics bins. If you do not have a home composting set-up, you can subscribe to yard waste collection service through your garbage hauler or bring your yard waste to one of Anoka County's compost sites. 

View the Anoka County website for compost sites information or call 763-767-7964.

Bulky Item Disposal

Not sure what to do with items that don't go in your recycling cart? Here are some option to try:

Fix It

Check out an upcoming Anoka County Fix-It Clinic to see if your item can be fixed for free.

Donate It

Search the Recycling and Disposal Directory for where you can take your item to be recycled

Or post your item to the local Buy Nothing group

Trash It

Some items can't be recycled or donated. If you need to trash your item, contact your garbage hauler or bring it to an area landfill. The City of Fridley does not operate a landfill. Nearby landfills include:

Walters Recycling and Refuse
(763) 780-8464
10191 Xylite St NE, Blaine, MN

Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center
763-999-4027
440 Garfield Street W, Anoka, MN

SKB Environmental
763-786-5777
10304 Naples St, Blaine, MN

Advanced Disposal Transfer Station
651-487-9504
309 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN

Waste Management- Various

This is a non-exhaustive list, the City encourages residents to conduct their own online search as well.

Hazardous Item Disposal

Hazardous waste can be brought to the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility for free. The facility is located at: 3230 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55014

Go to the website or call Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 for hours, directions and always call them if you have any questions about whether you can bring a material to the Hazardous Waste Facility or not.

The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility generally accepts: Automotive Products, Fuel (like old gasoline), Used Oil and Oil Filters, Antifreeze, Household Cleaners, Nail polish and removers, Mothballs, Lawn And Garden Products, Fire extinguishers, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Home Improvement Products, Driveway Sealers, Paints, Paint Thinners, Roofing Tar, Wood Preservatives.

Smoke Detectors: Some smoke detectors have radioactive material and are illegal to throw in the trash. Call the manufacturer listed on the detector to see if that applies to your detector. If your detector has radioactive material, the manufacturer is obligated to take it back. 

Licensed disposal companies can also take smoke detectors with radioactive material. You can search the Recycling directory for options. 

Old Paint: Minnesota has signed on to participate in a new program for recycling paint called Paint Care. This is a product stewardship program-a new approach which allows participating stores that sell paint to accept used paint to be recycled. Residential paint and commercial paint is allowed. In the City of Fridley, Amazon Paint at 7180 West Commerce Circle is one of the paint recycling Paint Care participants. You can always call ahead to Amazon: (763) 572-0800 to find out their specifications. The Anoka County Hazardous Waste facility takes paint that has not dried out, paint thinner, paint stripper and turpentine, also wood preservatives.

Old Medications: The City of Fridley has a convenient medication drop box for expired, unwanted or overstock pharmaceuticals in the Police Department at the Civic Campus located at 7071 University Ave. NE. A large metal box in that lobby is the medication drop. Cross off your name on the medications; sharps not accepted.

Green Events

Looking to host a summer gathering with friends? Check out our simple tips to create zero-waste events and, if hosting a crowd, look here to borrow our recycling and compost collection containers.