Please Note:

The City no longer offers a one-day spring or fall clean-up due to state and county regulations, goals and funding. We are prioritizing waste reduction, reuse and recycling activities, which are more preferred by local agencies. Residents are encouraged to utilize resources such as the Recycling Guide, the Recycling Zone, and their waste hauler to find disposal options that fit their needs. There also are a variety of recycling events, opportunities and educational activities throughout the year.

2024 EVENTS

Athletic Gear Swap
April 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rambling River Center (325 Oak St, Farmington)

Bring your gently used and clean athletic gear you no longer want to our swap event and bring home items that are new to you! No item donation is necessary to shop the swap; take or bring as much as you want! Please ensure that any items you bring are in fair condition, clean, and usable. Event staff reserve the right to refuse any items. If you can’t make the swap but have items you would like to donate pre-event, please contact Violet Penman at violet.penman@rosemountmn.gov or 612-268-9097. 

Crash Course: Recycling
April 17
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room (101 Fourth St E)

Recycling doesn’t have to be confusing. This crash course explains where our recycling goes, and why it works. Learn tips and tricks to recycle right and have your questions answered by an industry professional.  

Crash Course: Organics
April 24
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room (101 Fourth St E)

Organics drop-offs and composting have become increasingly trendy, but what are they? Learn more about how composting works, how it benefits our community, and how you can easily do your part in this crash course. Attendees will have the chance to win a kitchen countertop bin to collect food scraps. 

Mattress/Box Spring Drop-Off & Document Shred Event
May 11
9:00 a.m. - noon
Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility (1225 Progress Dr)

The City of Hastings will now be accepting mattresses and box springs for disposal along with confidential paper shredding! Mattresses and box springs will be accepted at $30/piece, payable directly to Certified Recycling. Cash or check only. Mattresses in good condition will be donated to Bridging, while all others will be deconstructed and recycled by Certified Recycling. Document shredding is free! Paper is shredded on-site by a National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) certified shredding company and then properly recycled into paper pulp. To prepare for this event, please read the below details.

• Staples or paper clips are okay to keep on documents, but please remove large metal binder clips or three ring binders
• Please no documents from a business, and please no pre-shredded paper. Pre-shredded paper can be brought to the Recycling Zone in Eagan. Those with Tennis Sanitation recycling services can also place shredded paper in a sealed and labeled paper bag in their recycling cart.
• Bring documents in paper bag(s) for easier and faster service. Be prepared to keep your boxes and plastic bags if you do not have items in paper bags.
• There is no limit to the amount of items/documents you bring, but please be conscious of those waiting behind you in line
• Please stay in your vehicle at all times. Event staff will unload your materials for you.
• Mattress/box spring disposal is $30 per item, regardless of size. Cash and check ONLY, checks can be made out to Certified Recycling. 
• This event is for residents of the City of Hastings and surrounding townships (Nininger, Denmark, Ravenna)

Dakota County Mattress Special
Memorial Day - Labor Day

Dakota County residents can receive a special curbside pickup rate between Memorial Day to Labor Day for mattresses or box springs. Dakota County and Certified Recycling have partnered to pick up mattresses for reduced price (check back soon for pricing and more details). 

Mattress/Box Spring Drop-Off & Document Shred Event
September 7
9:00 a.m. - noon
Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility (1225 Progress Dr)

The City of Hastings will now be accepting mattresses and box springs for disposal along with confidential paper shredding! Mattresses and box springs will be accepted at $30/piece, payable directly to Certified Recycling. Cash or check only. Mattresses in good condition will be donated to Bridging, while all others will be deconstructed and recycled by Certified Recycling. Document shredding is free! Paper is shredded on-site by a National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) certified shredding company and then properly recycled into paper pulp. To prepare for this event, please read the below details.

• Staples or paper clips are okay to keep on documents, but please remove large metal binder clips or three ring binders
• Please no documents from a business, and please no pre-shredded paper. Pre-shredded paper can be brought to the Recycling Zone in Eagan for free. Those with Tennis Sanitation recycling services can also place shredded paper in a sealed and labeled paper bag in their recycling cart.
• Bring documents in paper bag(s) for easier and faster service. Be prepared to keep your boxes and plastic bags if you do not have items in paper bags.
• There is no limit to the amount of items/documents you bring, but please be conscious of those waiting behind you in line
• Please stay in your vehicle at all times. Event staff will unload your materials for you.
• Mattress/box spring disposal is $30 per item, regardless of size. Cash and check ONLY, checks can be made out to Certified Recycling.
• This event is for residents of the City of Hastings and surrounding townships (Nininger, Denmark, Ravenna)

Fix-It Clinic
September 21
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Library (1490 S Frontage Rd)

Dakota County residents can get help repairing household items, clothes, electronics and more at a Fix-It Clinic. These monthly events help keep items out of landfills and empower people to repair things on their own. The event is free, and you do not need to register to participate.   

Outdoor Winter Clothing Swap
October 15
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
City Hall Community Room (101 Fourth St E)

Bring your gently used and clean outdoor winter clothing you no longer want and bring home items that are new to you! No item donation is necessary to shop the swap; take or bring as much as you want! Please ensure that any items you bring are in fair condition, clean, and usable. Broken, ripped, or stained items not accepted. Event staff reserve the right to refuse any items.

Pumpkin Collection
November 2 & 3
Dakota County Highway Shop (900 County Rd 47)

Residents can drop their pumpkins in the labeled bins any time from Saturday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 3. Painted pumpkins and pumpkins with excessive wax or another inorganic residue cannot be accepted and should go in the trash. Please do not put anything other than pumpkins or gourds in the container.

Questions: 

Please contact Violet Penman by email or at (612) 268-9097.