City Of Shakopee: What To Know About The Flexible Dumpster Ordinance

Shakopee MN

11 April, 2022

7:55 PM

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Press release from the City of Shakopee: April 11, 2022 Over the last several years, the city has received repeated and consistent reports about these dumpsters overflowing and remaining outside for months on end. These flexible dumpsters can be purchased at big box stores and unfolded and used for debris from a renovation or remodeling project or items from a garage or attic clean-out. They are typically three cubic yards and can hold just over 3,000 pounds. While these flexible dumpsters convenient and helpful for short-term projects, they are not designed to sit outdoors for extended periods of time due to their lack of structure or drainage like conventional dumpsters. The current pick-up charge for a flexible dumpster is just over $150. Removal of these dumpsters requires a special piece of crane-like equipment that only a few waste haulers have. Residents who exceed the 14-day limit will receive a warning that their dumpster needs to be disposed. After the warning period, they could be subject to an administrative fine. Thank you for helping the city keep Shakopee a clean and vibrant place to live! This press release was produced by the City of Shakopee. The views expressed here are the author's own.