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.

2025 Events

Bring your gently-used, clean and functioning sports equipment you no longer want to our sports equipment swap event (PDF) and bring home items that are new to you! No item donation is necessary to shop the swap. 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.

Fix-It Clinic

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.  

Mattress/Box Spring Drop-Off & Document Shred Event

May 31
9:00 a.m. - noon
Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility (1225 Progress Dr)

Mattresses and box springs will be accepted at $30/piece (price subject to change), 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:

• Paper shredding is available 8 a.m. to noon OR until the truck reaches capacity. Once the truck is at capacity, we cannot accept any additional documents for shredding. 
• 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
• Please do not bring pre-shredded paper. Those with Tennis Sanitation recycling services can place shredded paper in a sealed and labeled paper bag in their recycling cart.
• We cannot accept any plastic items, including credit cards, with your shredding documents
• Paper bundled together in envelopes or checkbooks can be shredded as long as the paper bundle is under 2 inches in thickness
• 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 (price subject to change), regardless of size, except for crib mattresses, which are $10 per item. 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)

Mattress Recycling Pickup Discount

Memorial Day - October 1

Recycle or donate your mattress at a discount this summer. Certified Recycling is offering Dakota County residents a reduced price through September. Curbside pickup of mattresses and box springs is $60 for the first item and $40 for each additional item. Items with blood, hazardous substances or a history of bed bugs are not accepted. Quality, gently used items are donated to Bridging to help those in need. All other items are recycled. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search mattress recycling or schedule a pickup with Certified Recycling at 952-894-1448.

Halloween Costume Swap

September 30
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hastings High School West Commons (200 General Sieben Dr)

Bring your gently-used and clean Halloween costumes you no longer want to our swap event and bring home items that are new to you. You don't need to bring an item to take an item. Accepting adult, kids and even pet costumes.

All costumes must be family-friendly. 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. 

Pumpkin Collection

November1 & 2
Dakota County Highway Shop (900 County Rd 47)

Residents can drop their pumpkins in the labeled bins any time from Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 2. Remove candles, wax and any non-pumpkin material. No painted or glittered pumpkins accepted; these must go in the trash. Please do not put anything other than pumpkins or gourds in the container.

Outdoor Winter Clothing Swap

November 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rambling River Center (325 Oak St, Farmington)

Bring your gently-used and clean outdoor winter clothing 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. Accepting coats, jackets, mittens, gloves, winter hats, scarves, winter boots, and snow pants in all sizes.

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. All are welcome!

Holiday Lights Collection

Parks Office
920 W 10th Street
Hastings, Minnesota 55033

Questions: 

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