Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.17
REFUSE REMOVAL AND RECYCLING
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(A) Duty to provide removal. The license holder of each dwelling unit within the city rented or offered for rent for residential purposes shall provide for such dwelling unit refuse and garbage removal service, whereby refuse and garbage shall be removed from the premises upon which such dwelling unit is located at least once every seven days. (B) The license holder of each dwelling unit within the city rented or offered for rent for residential purposes shall provide for such dwelling unit recycling service. Buildings containing three or more units must be provided with recycling services for a minimum of four broad material types (i.e. paper, plastic, metal or glass). License holders of single-family or duplex rental units shall inform their tenants of the curbside recycling program provided by the city. (C) Recycling containers. License holders of single-family or duplex rental units shall provide a curbside recycling bin to each unit. License holders of buildings containing three or more units shall provide and maintain on the premises an adequate number of rigid, non-absorbent, covered containers for the storage of all recyclable materials. The containers must be emptied at least once per month. (D) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section may result in suspension or revocation of the dwelling unit rental license. (Ord. 549, passed 10-12-2015)
Le Sueur Ch. 115 Rental Regulations § 115.17 establishes that rental property license holders must arrange for weekly refuse and garbage removal and must provide recycling services for every rented dwelling unit. Buildings with three or more units must offer recycling for at least four broad material categories, while single-family and duplex landlords must supply a curbside recycling bin and inform tenants about the city's curbside program. Failure to meet these requirements can result in the suspension or revocation of the rental license associated with the dwelling unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Le Sueur Ch. 115 Rental Regulations § 115.17, compliant rental license holders arrange for refuse and garbage pickup at least once every seven days for each unit they rent or offer for rent. Operators of buildings with three or more units maintain adequate covered, rigid, non-absorbent recycling containers on the premises—emptied at least monthly—covering a minimum of four broad material types such as paper, plastic, metal, or glass. Those holding licenses for single-family or duplex rentals provide each unit with a curbside recycling bin and make sure tenants are informed about the city's curbside recycling program, since noncompliance with § 115.17 can put the rental license at risk of suspension or revocation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Le Sueur Ch. 115 Rental Regulations § 115.17 gives tenants in licensed rental units the right to have refuse and garbage removal arranged at least once a week, along with access to recycling services appropriate to their building type. Tenants in buildings of three or more units are entitled to recycling containers covering at least four broad material categories, while those in single-family or duplex rentals should receive a curbside recycling bin and information about the city's recycling program. If these services are not being provided, tenants may consider documenting the issue and reaching out to the relevant city licensing authority, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options under § 115.17.
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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