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Recycling
The City of Shorewood contracts with Waste Management (WM) for residential recycling. Each single-family home up to four-plex in Shorewood is covered under the service contract. Properties are charged $19 per quarter for the service and it is billed on the quarterly utility bill.
The City transitioned to WM on January 1, 2026. Complete details about the transition can be found on our Recycling Transition FAQs web page.
Collection Schedule
Please have recycling carts curbside on recycling day no later than 7 a.m. Recycling is collected every other week on Wednesday (for mainland residents) and Thursday (for island residents). If your collection day falls on or after a holiday, it will be delayed one day throughout the week. Do not assume collection will be the same time each week.
- 2026 Calendar (PDF)
- Sign up to receive text reminders from the City's website
- Sign up to receive reminders from WM
Missed Pick-Ups
If your recycling cart is at your curb by 7 a.m. on collection day and it still doesn't get picked up, contact WM via phone at 888-960-0008.
Recycling Carts
Each property is provided with 64- or 95-gallon recycling carts depending on preference. More than one cart can be provided upon request at no extra cost. To request additional carts or to swap out your cart for a different size, please call 888-960-0008. If you still have a cart from Republic Services that needs to be removed, please contact Eric Wilson at ewilson@shorewoodmn.gov or call 952-960-7906.
What can I recycle?
Paper
- Mail, office, and school papers
- Magazines and catalogs
- Newspapers and inserts
- Phone books
Boxes
- Cardboard
- Cereal and cracker boxes
- Shoe boxes, gift boxes, and electronics boxes
- Toothpaste, medication, and other toiletry boxes
Cartons
- Milk cartons
- Juice boxes
- Soup, broth, and wine cartons
Glass
- Food and beverage bottles and jars
Plastic bottles and jugs
- Water, soda, and juice bottles
- Milk and juice jugs
- Ketchup and salad dressing bottles
- Dishwashing liquid bottles and detergent jugs
- Shampoo, soap, and lotion bottles
Cups and containers
- Yogurt, pudding, and fruit cups
- Clear disposable cups and bowls
- Margarine, cottage cheese, and other containers
- Produce, deli, and takeout containers
Metal
- Food and beverage cans
- Plastic bags, film, and wrap
- Batteries
- Large plastic items like laundry baskets, storage tubs, and toys
- Random metal items like pots, pipes, and hangers
- Plastic foam (Styrofoam™)
- Paper cups and plates
- Plastic utensils and straws
- Hoses, cords, and string lights
- Glass dishes, drinking glasses, window glass, and ceramics
- Containers that held hazardous products
Organics Recycling
See the Organics page for information about organics recycling.