Champlin trash pickup: cost and carts
Champlin Refuse Inc. (CRI), a City-contracted consortium of two companies, each assigned a territory (hauler contacts: ACE and Republic Services). Billed by: The City of Champlin processes the billing for refuse, recycling and organics recycling; garbage is billed monthly with water and sewer.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Small cart (35 gallons) | $22.97 | $276 |
| Medium cart (65 gallons) | $27.72 | $333 |
| Large cart (95 gallons) | $32.46 | $390 |
Each price is the refuse cart plus the $6.58 recycling charge and the $3.85 organics charge that every household pays. Curbside yard waste is extra, billed by your hauler ($94.26 for the 2026 season).
Changing your cart
Request a change of container size on the City's website, email utility billing or call (763) 923-7135; one size exchange is allowed per year and additional exchanges are $20.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income discount on garbage and recycling. Discount rates for eligible residents are available for Champlin's garbage and recycling charges. How: Call the Utility Billing Department at 763-923-7135 for the eligibility requirements.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Champlin: Refuse, recycling, organics and yard waste
- City of Champlin: Refuse and recycling FAQ
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.