Brush Pick Up

For residential refuse customers

Brush is collected curbside every Tuesday, weather permitting (excluding holidays). You must schedule a pickup by calling 952-939-1382 before 2 pm the previous Monday.

2011 FREE Brush Pick Up Dates

Twice a year, the City provides free brush pick up for residential refuse customers. This spring, brush will be collected FREE on Tuesdays from April 19–May 3. To schedule a pick-up, call before 2 pm on Monday.

leavesBrush pickup charges

After May 3, these fees apply:

  • 0-5 cubic yards: $8
  • 5-17 cubic yards: $20
  • 18 cubic yard truckload: $30

Brush pick up guidelines

  • Stack brush in a neat pile on the boulevard, not in the street (NO alley pick up), with butt ends all one way, parallel to the street.
  • Keep brush at least 5 feet away from overhead wires, fences, refuse containers, parked cars, etc.
  • DO NOT put brush in your refuse containers.
  • Only brush which is generated on Hopkins’ residential properties will be picked up.
  • Brush is defined as tree limbs, twigs, and branches up to a maximum of 6-inches in diameter and 15 feet in length. No logs or lumber are accepted.

Contacts

  • To request a pickup:
    952-939-1382
  • Solid Waste Coordinator

    952-548-6351

Drop off site

Hopkins refuse customers can also drop off their brush and yard waste for free at the drop off site, open May through November.