Brush and Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Opens April 3

The free brush and yard waste drop-off site will open for the season on Monday, April 3. Hours of operation are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only brush and yard waste generated by Hopkins residential garbage customers will be accepted. Driver's licenses will be checked to verify eligibility. Find more information about the drop-off site. 

Community Garden Plot Registration is April 4

Registration for community garden plots begins for Hopkins residents on Tuesday, April 4, at 8 a.m. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis (limit two plots per household).
Residents must provide proof of residency and register in-person at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 First Street S. Non-residents may register beginning Tuesday, April 13. Learn more about Hopkins' community garden plots. 

Free Brush Pick-Up is April 17-27 

Due to weather, the City has delayed free brush pick-up. The City will be picking up brush free of charge for residential garbage customers the same day as your garbage day April 17-27. No call-in is required for the free pick-up. Find more information about brush pick-up.  

Registration Open for Step To It Challenge

Do you want a fun and easy way to kick start a springtime exercise program after being cooped up at home? Sign-up for the four-week Step to it Challenge from May 1-28 and get moving again after a cold winter. Over 20 communities will compete to see which one has the most active residents. Learn more and register for the Step to it Challenge.

Meetings & Events

• April 4, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)