Princeton, Minn., City Code title 3 ch. 358 (2026) § 358.16
Trash Removal for Rental Properties
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358.16 Trash Removal for Rental Properties.
(a) Rental properties must have regularly scheduled recycling and trash pick-up.
(b) If the trash and/or recycling has not been removed within seven days of the normally scheduled pick-
up, the trash may be removed by the City.
(c) If the lack of trash and/or recycling removal becomes a recurring problem, refuse service will be
authorized by the City and will be assessed.Princeton, MN City Code § 358.16 requires that all rental properties maintain regularly scheduled trash and recycling collection services. If waste is not removed within seven days of a scheduled pickup, the City is authorized to step in and remove it. When missed pickups become a recurring pattern, the City may arrange and bill for refuse service on an ongoing basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 358.16, compliant rental property operators ensure that active, regularly scheduled trash and recycling pickup services are in place for their properties at all times. Operators generally monitor whether collection is occurring on schedule and address any service gaps promptly to avoid City intervention. If the City removes trash or arranges refuse service due to recurring failures, associated costs are assessed against the property, making proactive service management a standard part of rental operations in Princeton.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 358.16 establishes that your rental property is entitled to regularly scheduled trash and recycling collection as part of the property's required services. If waste is piling up and pickups are being missed, tenants may document the issue and report it to the City of Princeton, which has authority under this provision to intervene and arrange removal. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available when a landlord fails to maintain required refuse services.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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