True North Sanitation is a family-owned and operated residential waste hauling company serving Wright and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota. We're fully licensed and insured, and we live and work in the communities we serve. We started this business because we believed local families deserved a simpler, more honest alternative to the large national haulers.
We currently serve unincorporated Wright County, the city of Albertville, and the city of Maple Grove in Hennepin County. Pricing, pickup days, and holiday schedules are on the Albertville and Maple Grove pages. We are actively expanding — if you are just outside these areas, call or text us.
No. We don't believe in locking customers in. You can cancel anytime.
Service & Pickup
Weekly, on your assigned route day.
We provide a 95-gallon cart for trash, and a second cart for recycling where applicable. That size works well for most households of four or fewer. If you need more capacity, just reach out and we'll walk through your options.
We start our routes early, so we recommend putting your cart out the night before to make sure you don't miss us. If you ever have a problem with your pickup, just give us a call or a text — we'll get it sorted out.
Recycling
It depends on where you live. In Albertville and Maple Grove, recycling is handled by the city under a contract with Republic Services, not by us — contact your city hall with recycling questions. In unincorporated Wright County we handle both trash and recycling.
Accepted
Paper and cardboard (flattened boxes, newspaper, magazines, mail)
Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
Metal cans — aluminum and steel (rinsed)
Plastic bottles and jugs marked #1 and #2 (rinsed)
Not Accepted
Plastic bags or wrap (return to grocery store drop-off locations)
Flatten cardboard boxes before placing in the cart
When in doubt, throw it out — contaminated recycling can cause whole loads to be diverted to landfills
Never bag your recyclables — loose is correct
Break down boxes fully; oversized pieces can jam sorting equipment
What's Dangerous to Put in the Trash
Some household items should never go in your regular trash. Improper disposal can contaminate groundwater, harm sanitation workers, or create fire hazards.
Batteries (especially lithium-ion) — lithium batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste collection vehicles and facilities. Bring to a retailer drop-off such as Best Buy or Home Depot, or a household hazardous waste event.
Paint — liquid paint is hazardous. Latex paint can be trashed once fully dried and solid. Oil-based paint must go to a hazardous waste facility.
Motor oil and automotive fluids — bring to an auto parts store for recycling.
Propane tanks — even "empty" tanks contain residual gas. Bring to a propane retailer or hazardous waste event.
Medications — flushing or trashing medications contaminates the water supply. Use a pharmacy take-back program or designated drop box.
Pesticides and chemicals — bring to a household hazardous waste collection event.
Electronics — computers, TVs, and phones contain heavy metals. Minnesota law prohibits disposal in regular trash. Retailers and county collection sites accept e-waste.
Medical sharps (needles) — place in a puncture-resistant container and bring to a pharmacy or designated drop-off. Never place loose in trash or recycling.
Billing & Account
We accept checks, credit cards, and bank transfer, and we never store or have access to your financial information.
We bill quarterly and will send you an invoice well in advance of your due-by date.
Pick your city on the home page for pricing and online signup, or call or text us at (612) 208-8066 and we'll get you taken care of.
True North Sanitation was founded with a simple belief: your garbage hauler shouldn't make your life complicated. No confusing bills, no surprise fees, no phone trees.
We're family-owned and operated, serving Wright and Hennepin Counties and the North Metro. We live in the same neighborhoods we serve — and that means we take pride in doing the job right, every week.
When you call us, you reach us. When there's a problem, we fix it. That's not a policy — it's just how neighbors treat each other.
