Curbside recycling test project begins with 32,000 households. Private contractors are utilized for collection. Materials collected include newspaper, food and beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, cardboard, used motor oil and auto batteries. City operated drop-off centers for motor oil are provided.
Resident participation is voluntary.
Residents no longer need to separate glass by color. The recycling credit appears on utility bills only for buildings that are registered for recycling credit and participating in the Minneapolis recycling program. Three test projects begin collecting plastics for recycling. Household batteries added to materials collected with the recyclables. Drop-off locations also provided at fire stations and park board buildings.