Recycling & Garbage

Dakota Valley Recycling

Burnsville’s recycling department is called Dakota Valley Recycling (DVR). DVR is a partnership department shared with the Cities of Apple Valley, Eagan, and Lakeville. DVR connects residents and businesses to recycling, composting, and waste disposal information. Dakota Valley Recycling is not a drop-off facility and does not accept any materials for recycling.

Visit the Dakota Valley Recycling website for detailed recycling information.

Setting Up Recycling and Garbage Service

The City licenses companies to collect garbage and recycling for residents; the City itself does not pick up trash and recycling. Residents are responsible for contacting haulers and setting up their own recycling and garbage services. Residents can choose from any of the licensed haulers listed below.

2021 Residential Hauling Starting Rates

The following rates were submitted by each garbage and recycling company licensed in the city, and are valid for 2021 for residential customers in Burnsville.

• These rates are for weekly curbside garbage pick up and every-other-week curbside recycling pick up unless otherwise noted.
• Taxes, surcharges and additional services are not included in price.
• Yard waste service is optional, and is in addition to the garbage and recycling price.
• Rates are determined by the size of garbage container you choose.
• Recycling service is always included.
  • Small, medium and large-sized recycling containers may be available (inquire with your hauler).
  • Unlike garbage, choosing a larger-sized recycling container will never increase your monthly rate.

Note: The City of Burnsville does not negotiate hauling rates with licensed residential haulers. The haulers licensed in the City are free to set their own rates for service. The rates listed below are starting rates, may change over time and do not include taxes and fees.

Click on each hauler’s name below for more information, and to see a list of items each company accepts for recycling.