Garbage

Municipal Waste Collection

Elk River Municipal Utilities manages the city's collection services for curbside trash and recycling, and residents pay bills through them.

If you have large bulky items such as furniture, please contact Republic Services directly at 320-252-9608. Also contact Republic Services directly for extra trash bags, you can pay for this service over the phone. 

Doorside Service Request
 For residents that request doorside waste collection services due to age or disability, please fill out this application and return it to the city for review. This service may require an additional fee from the hauler.

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Common Unaccepted Waste in Curbside Collection

AppliancesOil-Based Paint
Auto BatteriesPizza Boxes
CFL Light BulbsPlastic Bags and Plastic Film
Construction MaterialsRefrigerator and Freezer Boxes
Dishes, Vases, Mirrors, Windows, Ceramic, and PorcelainRopes, Hoses, and Chains
Foil Pouches, Bags, and WrappersScrap Metal
Hazardous WasteShredded Paper
Holiday LightsStyrofoam
Human WasteTires
Motor OilYard Waste

You can also search Earth911 for a list of recyclers around the country or call the Environmental Department at 763-635-1000.

Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste items, such as paint, solvents, pesticides, or other various household cleaners can be disposed of at the Tri-County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. This service is FREE to Sherburne County residents. Sherburne County offers 10 collections throughout the year, in addition to area communities scheduling their own events. For more information, please click here.

Community Clean Up Days

Do you have a lot of junk to get rid of? Each year in the spring, Elk River hosts a community cleanup, open to all Sherburne County residents. Check back for details on the 2023 Spring Clean Up later this year. 

Appliances
Batteries
Furniture/Mattresses
Tires
Propane Tanks
Electronics
CFL Light Bulbs
Misc. Trash
Scrap Metal
Document Destruction

Please note that most items have a fee. For a full list of accepted items and the fees associated with each from our previous events, please click here.

Yard Waste

Yard waste cannot be disposed in your garbage can. Yard waste can be disposed of at the Elk River Maintenance Facility compost site.

Medication Disposal Program

Properly disposing of unwanted medicines is important to prevent abuse or poisoning and protect the environment. Medications flushed down the drain or disposed of in the trash can contaminate bodies of water, harm wildlife, and end up in drinking water.

Sherburne County Residents can dispose of unwanted medicines for FREE at the drop box located inside the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office (13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River) from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed holidays).

Items accepted: 

  • Prescription drugs (pill or capsule)
  • Over the counter drugs (pill or capsule)
  • Please keep medication in its original container, keep drug name on container, remove patients name with a marker

Items not accepted: 

  • Sharps or pointed items (needles, syringes, Epi-Pens, Lancets)
  • Medication from hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. 
  • Non-drug items (glucose test meters, blood pressure equipment, etc.)
  • Liquid medication (cough syrup, etc.)

Guidelines: 

  • No identification is required
  • Bring medicine in its original container 
  • Cross out personal information with a marker
  • The drop box is self-serve. Pull the handle to open and drop the unwanted medicine into the box. 

Questions?
 Contact Sherburne County Zoning at 763-765-4450 or via email.