Yard Waste Collection

Spring to Fall
Mondays and Fridays
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chanhassen Public Works

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Pumpkin Drop-Off

For the first time, the City of Chanhassen will offer a free pumpkin drop-off program this year from November 1 to 15, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The dumpster will be located at Public Works, where residents can bring their pumpkins to dispose of. Pumpkins and gourds will be accepted, but absolutely no trash or other decorations of any kind will be accepted.

The pumpkins will be donated to a feed for farm animals in MN. Painted pumpkins will be accepted, but again, no trash is allowed to help protect the animals! 

Location

(Near Chanhassen Public Works on the corner of Park Pl. and Park Rd.)
7900 Park Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Only flattened cardboard boxes are accepted at this location. No other materials are accepted. For more information and closed days, visit the Carver County Recycling Drop-Off Site webpage. 

Understanding which materials you can or can't recycle can be confusing. With the recycling market changes in recent years, it's more critical than ever to only include clean, recyclable materials in your cart and to stop 'wish-cycling' (throwing in items that you hope can be recycled). Below is a list of the top 10 most confusing items not recyclable in your curbside recycling cart. Remember, 'when in doubt, throw it out' and add only the right items to your recycling cart.

1. Plastic bags and plastic film. Never put plastic bags or film of any kind in your recycling. At the recycling center, they get caught in the equipment and can cause damage to the workers and machines. Many stores accept these for recycling. Please bring them back to the store the next time you visit.
2. Plastic produce and deli containers or take-out containers.
3. Pizza boxes with any food stains or grease. If you have a clean pizza box for recycling, fold it inside out so the recycling center can see it's clean inside.
4. Gift wrap. Most wrapping paper has dyes, metallics, glosses, and coatings that cannot be recycled.
5. Food residue and liquids. Clean and empty all of your food and beverage containers before recycling. Food residue can contaminate a whole load of recycling. Containers don't have to be perfectly clean, but there shouldn't be visible food and drinks left in them.
6. Receipts. Thermal cash register receipts contain Bisphenol A, aka BPA, a cancer-causing chemical. When these are included in recycling, they contaminate the recycled paper products that are produced.
7. To-Go Coffee Cups. Your Starbucks, Caribou, Mcdonald's, etc. cups must go into the trash with their lids. The inside of the cups are lined with plastic and cannot be recycled.
8. Broken crockery. Dishes, coffee mugs, mirrors, ceramics, etc., all contain different materials and have other melting points compared to recyclable glass and therefore belong in the trash.
9. Shredded paper. The bits and pieces of paper are too small to be usable by recycling equipment.
10. Diapers.

Recycling at your convenience!

Chanhassen residents can receive $20 in free recycling fees at the Carver County Environmental Center using the coupon issued in the city newsletter, the Chanhassen Connection, mailed to all residents. Chanhassen residents can recycle appliances, electronics, tires, and scrap metal. These items have associated fees, but with the voucher, the first $20 per address will be free of charge. You will need to present an ID to verify your residency. The vouchers can be used at any time until the expiration date.

Carver County Environmental Center

116 Peavey Circle, Chaska

Note: Coupons are not available in the online version of the Chanhassen Connection or copies available for pickup at city hall; only in the mailed version. However, city hall often has extras on hand—call (952) 227-1100 to inquire.

Recycling - There's an app for that!

Not sure if you can recycle that plastic container or cardboard box? There's an app for that! Betterbin is a one-stop shop for residential disposal information in Chanhassen and across Carver County. After downloading the app, you can choose your city and hauler and then scan the item's barcode or do a text search for specific instructions from your hauler as to whether it's recyclable or garbage. Download the app in the App Store or Google Play or access the app on the web at betterbin.app/login

Carver County Environmental Center

Visit the Carver County Environmental Center's website, which includes the items they collect, fees (if applicable), and directions to their facility at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska.

Spring Cleaning

There are lots of charities that will reuse various items you no longer need. Do an internet search for your particular item using 'MN (item category) donation,' you'll discover multiple organizations interested in receiving your usable goods.

Cars

There are a variety of charities that accept car donations. Just a few of the local non-profits include:

• Vehicles for Veterans
• Kars for Kids
• MN Public Radio
• Vietnam Veterans

Furniture, Small Home Goods, etc.

Local charities that accept usable, clean items include:

• CAP Agency
• Freshwater Furniture Depot
• Bridging
• Goodwill

Office Supplies, Working Computers

• CAP agency

Pet Items

Carver Scott Humane Society accepts clean rags, towels, leashes, unused litter, and pet food.