TL;DR
Minnesota mandates local licensing: under Minn. Stat. §115A.93, no person may collect mixed municipal solid waste for hire without a license from the jurisdiction where the waste is collected. Minneapolis requires a Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler license with specific insurance minimums. The seven metro counties have a regional licensing system under Hennepin County Ordinance #17.
What permits do I need to haul dumpsters in Minnesota?
Local licensing mandate
Under Minn. Stat. §115A.93, hauling mixed MSW for hire requires a license from the local jurisdiction. This means you need a separate license from each city or county where you operate.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis requires a Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler license per Chapter 225, with insurance minimums of $25,000/$50,000 for personal injury and $5,000 for property damage. Street use permits are required for ROW dumpsters.
Metro counties
Hennepin County Ordinance #17 establishes a regional licensing framework across the seven metro counties.
What insurance do I need in Minnesota?
| Coverage Type | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Commercial Auto Liability | $750,000 CSL (FMCSA minimum) |
| Minneapolis Personal Injury | $25,000/$50,000 |
| Minneapolis Property Damage | $5,000 |
| Workers' Compensation | Required for all employers |
Official References
| Resource | Agency | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Minn. Stat. §115A.93 — Solid Waste Collector Licensing | Minnesota Legislature | statute |
| Minneapolis Garbage/Solid Waste Hauler License | City of Minneapolis | website |
| Hennepin County Solid Waste Ordinances | Hennepin County | regulation |