RECYCLING AT BUILDINGS HAVING TWO OR MORE DWELLING UNITS
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 11, ch. 225, art. VI
in effectMinneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.780 Separation and collection of recyclable materials.
225.780. - Separation and collection of recyclable materials.
(a) Every owner of a building containing two (2) or more dwelling units, except owners providing for collection and recycling pursuant to section 225.600 of this Code, shall do the following to facilitate recycling activity in each such building:
(1) Provide, by contract with a licensed private collection vendor, adequate containers for all recyclable materials collected. Owners that provide their own collection and delivery of recyclable materials to a recycling facility may provide containers at their own cost. Containers shall be stored on the premises in a location that is convenient for the deposit and collection of recyclables.
(2) Provide for the separation of all recyclable materials from the solid waste in their building. Provide for the collection and delivery of these materials to a recycling facility by self-hauling or by contract with a licensed private collection vendor.
(3) Distribute written information to building tenants, at the time of leasing and at least annually thereafter, regarding the established recycling program.
(b) Each city licensed private refuse hauler that provides recycling services to buildings with two (2) or more dwelling units shall do the following to facilitate recycling in each such building:
(1) Provide adequate containers for all recyclable materials collected.
(2) Provide written information, on an annual basis, regarding the established recycling program, for building owners or operators to distribute to tenants. Such information shall include, but need not be limited to, information about reasons to reduce, reuse, and recycle, which materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to meet recycling requirements, how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, collection methods or sites, including the sites' locations and hours of operation, and a contact person or business that includes a name, address, and telephone number. (91-Or-128, § 1, 6-28-91; 94-Or-172, § 2, 11-23-94)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.790 Reporting.
225.790. - Reporting.
On January 1, 1995, and semiannually thereafter, each city licensed private refuse hauler that provides recycling services, and each building owner that self-provides their own recycling services to buildings with two (2) or more dwelling units, shall file with the director of public works reports with the following information:
(1) Each address that is being provided with recycling collection;
(2) The weight of materials collected at Minneapolis buildings and recycled during the reporting period by type of material. This report shall be an aggregate figure reflecting the total weight for all Minneapolis buildings serviced by the owner or vendor;
(3) The recycling materials processing center or market for sale utilized for the recyclable materials. (91-Or-128, § 1, 6-28-91; 94-Or-172, § 3, 11-23-94; 2010-Or-042, § 1, 4-15-10; Ord. No. 2017-062, § 12, 11-3-17)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.800 Enforcement.
225.800. - Enforcement.
(a) The director of public works and the engineer's authorized representatives shall enforce the provisions of this article.
(b) If the director of public works determines that a building owner fails to meet the requirements set forth in section 225.780 and 225.790, the director of public works shall mail notice to the building owner or operator. The notice shall specify the reasons why the building fails to meet the recycling standards set forth in this section. The notice shall indicate that the owner or operator has ten (10) business days to comply with the ordinance.
(c) If the director of public works determines that a licensed private refuse hauler, that provides recycling collection to a building with two (2) or more dwelling units, fails to meet the requirements of section 225.780(b) or 225.790, the director of public works shall mail notice to the hauler. The notice shall specify the reasons why the refuse hauler fails to meet the standards set forth in section 225.780(b) or 225.790. The notice shall indicate that the hauler has ten (10) business days to comply with the ordinance, after which the city council may take action to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend the hauler's license to operate in the city. (91-Or-128, § 1, 6-28-91; 94-Or-172, § 4, 11-23-94; 2010-Or-042, § 2, 4-15-10; Ord. No. 2017-062, § 13, 11-3-17)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.810 Penalty.
225.810. - Penalty.
Any building owner or operator who fails, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with the provisions of Section 225.780 or 225.790 after any period of compliance provided for in the notice required by Section 225.800(b), shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense within twelve (12) months and a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second offense within twelve (12) months. a third offense within twelve (12) months shall subject the party to a fine of four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) and a seven hundred dollar ($700.00) fine shall be imposed for the fourth and any subsequent violation within any twelve-month period. any and all violations in each calendar month shall constitute one separate offense. any building owner or operator charged a fine for a violation of the requirements of this article shall be notified of their appeal rights as provided in Sections 505.120 and 505.130. Fines which are collected by the city treasurer for noncompliance with any and all provisions of this article shall be designated for use by the department of public works for the purposes of promoting recycling awareness, education, and the improvement of services. (94-Or-172, § 5, 11-23-94; 98-Or-132, § 10, 11-13-98; 2010-Or-042, § 3, 4-15-10; Ord. No. 2023-024, § 6, 4-27-23)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11HESA_CH225GARE_ARTVIREBUHATWMODWUNFetched: 11/2/2026