Go Green Edina Organics

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Vierkant Disposal is proud to partner with the City of Edina to provide citywide organics collection.  In June 2020, we were awarded the city’s organics contract and have been servicing the city ever since.

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Below you’ll find everything you need to get started with organics recycling.  As always, if you have any questions, our office staff is happy to help, just give us a call at 612‑922‑2505.​​​​​​​​​

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What goes in my organics cart?

 

Below is a list of items excepted in your curbside organics cart.

For a printable version of this list please click here.

YES (Acceptable Items):

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Food Scraps

Fruits and Vegetables

Meat, Fish, & Bones

Bread, Pasta, & Baked Goods

Egg Shells

Dairy Products

Coffee Grounds

 

Paper Products

Paper Towels & Napkins

Paper Plates & Cups

Pizza Boxes

Egg Cartons

Paper Bags (flour & sugar)

Paper Containers (remove metal handles)

Coffee Filters and Tea Bags

 

Tissues & Cotton Balls

Houseplant & Flower Trimmings

Sawdust

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Certified Compostable Plastic Products

(Look for BPI certified on products)

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No (Do NOT Include These Items):

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Shredded paper

Styrofoam

Plastics, Metal, or Glass*

Plastic Bags or wrappers

Juice Boxes and Milk Cartons

Foil-Lined Containers

Condiment Packets

Diapers & Wipes

Kitty Litter & Pet Waste

Full Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Construction Materials

Dryer Lint

K-Cups

Candy Wrappers

Grass, leaves, sticks

Dirt, Rock, or Sand

No Garbage - No Recycling - No Yard Waste

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How often are my organics picked up?

Vierkant Disposal collects organics every week, on the same day as your trash pickup.
Organics collection continues all winter long.
Please have your cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your service day.

 

 

Can I get a larger or smaller organics cart?

All residents received a standard 35‑gallon organics cart.
If you’d prefer the larger 64‑gallon cart or would like a second 35‑gallon cart, just contact us and we’ll get it arranged.

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Do I have to participate?

Residents received a 35‑gallon organics cart, but participation is optional.
If you’d like to opt out, contact Edina’s Organics Recycling Coordinator, Twila Sing, at 952‑826‑1657 or TSingh@EdinaMN.gov to request cart removal.

Carts set out for pickup must be visible from the street and accessible to drivers. They’ll be removed within two weeks, so please keep the cart out until it’s collected.

If you move, your organics cart stays with the property (just like your recycling cart).
If you’ve recently moved in and don’t have an organics cart, or if you previously opted out and now want one, simply contact our office and we’ll deliver a cart to your home.

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Can I continue placing organics with my yard waste in my old cart?

No. Organics can no longer be mixed with yard waste.
If you want to participate in organics recycling, you must use your organics‑only cart.
 

How do I keep my cart clean?

The easiest way to keep your organics cart clean is to bag all food scraps. You can use:

• Certified compostable plastic bags, or

• Paper grocery bags

For extra cleanliness, we recommend:

• Double‑bagging: line the cart with a large paper lawn bag, then place food scraps in smaller compostable bags

• Rinsing your cart weekly with a garden hose after collection

• For a deeper clean, a little dish soap and water works wonders

 

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For more information on the city of Edina's organics program please visit the city's organics recycling page. For information on Hennepin County's organics requirements for cities, click here.

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