Fall Clean Up Day Returns To Shakopee

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

September 21, 2020

Shakopee residents are invited to recycle old appliances, electronics, yard waste, tires, car batteries, scrap metal and more during the annual Fall Clean Up Day event Saturday, Oct. 24.

This twice-a-year event is a chance for residents to discard unwanted items in a convenient, drop-off event that promotes proper disposal. It is funded in part through grants received from Scott County and Shakopee's Recycling Rebate Program.

“The continued interest and support for Clean Up Day really shows residents’ interest in recycling and disposing items safely,” said Public Works Superintendent Bill Egan.

The event is a partnership among the Public Works Department, Republic Services and our recycling vendors – all of whom staff the event and haul away the collected items.

“As more cities move away from curbside events, we’re glad we can offer residents an affordable option for getting rid of unnecessary items,” Egan said. “We know lines can get long, but we appreciate our residents’ patience and strive to make the event run as smoothly as possible."

Residents can drop off items between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. behind the Public Works building, 400 Gorman St. Enter off Fourth Avenue East. A list of accepted items is available at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/cleanupday.

Residents will be charged a flat fee (check or credit card preferred) based on type of vehicle hauling the load.

• Car/SUV/Minivan: $40
• Pick-up Truck: $45
• Vehicle with Trailer: $50

Some items may have additional fees. No moving/box trucks, trailers longer than 16 feet or commercial drop-offs.

This is a first-come, first-served event. The line to enter may be cut off prior to 11:30 to ensure vehicles already in line are processed. Please note, Shakopee Rotary will not be collecting donations for Bridging, Inc. during the fall event.

Clean Up Day is for residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township and Louisville Township (IDs required). Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at 952-233-9550 or publicworks@ShakopeeMN.gov. You can also find information about alternative disposal options at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/garbageandrecycling.

This press release was produced by the City of Shakopee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.