Shakopee Snapshot: Spring 2025

Out with the old Annual Clean Up Day set for April 26

Residents will be charged a flat fee based on the type of vehicle hauling the items. Additional costs are applicable, as outlined on the City’s website. This event is first-come, first-served. To guarantee that vehicles already in line are processed, the line to enter may be closed off before 11:30 a.m. To review the list of accepted and non-accepted materials, as well as pricing, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/cleanupday .

The City’s 2025 Spring Clean Up Day is set for 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur day, April 26 at the Shakopee Public Works Building, 400 Gorman St. Residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township, and Louisville Township are invited to participate in the Clean Up Day, which is made possible in part by grants from Scott County. An ID is required to show residency. Residents can recycle old appliances, electronics, yard waste, tires, car batteries, scrap metal, and more at the drop-off recycling event.

STOP 1

STOP 3

STOP 5

STOP 7

Furniture donations are no longer accepted. All furniture will be recycled.

STOP 2

STOP 4

STOP 6

STOP 8

Help us unload more quickly by packing your vehicle in order of stops: ■ Items placed closest to the back of the vehicle will be unloaded rst (stop 1) ■ Items placed closest to the front of the vehicle will be unloaded last (stop 8)

STOP 1 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

STOP 2 FURNITURE RECYCLING Light bulbs ( rst 10 free; $2 per bulb over 10), couches, chairs, miscellaneous furniture.

STOP 3 GARBAGE TRUCKS

STOP 4 METAL RECYCLING Propane tanks, general scrap metal,

Car batteries, tires, stereo, TV, VCR/DVD, desktop copier/printer/scanner, cellphones, answering machines, laptops, vacuums, small household electronics, console or projection TV, computers clean personal info o hard drives before recycling), lead-acid automotive batteries, (maximum 8). STOP 5 YARD WASTE RECYCLING Grass, leaves, garden material, brush, etc., in compostable bags only. Brush bundles cut in 6-foot lengths bound with biodegradable twine.

Household garbage: Plastic, mirrors/glass, broken/old household items, trash, etc. Please put your loose garbage in a box or tote bin for easy unloading.

BBQ grills (remove briquettes), lawn mowers (drain fuel/oil), patio furniture, motors, pots and pans, copper piping/tubing, brass faucets, stainless sinks, tness equipment, bed frames, etc.

STOP 6 CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING Concrete/asphalt, landscape blocks, untreated lumber. Residential only.

STOP 7 MATTRESS RECYCLING Mattresses/box spring ($30 each).

STOP 8 APPLIANCE RECYCLING Appliances ($15 each): Stove, refrigerator, freezer, water heater, humidi ers, window air conditioner, water so ener, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, etc.

100% COMPOSTABLE

#AsktheCity

PLAY PICKLEBALL IN SHAKOPEE

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in Shakopee and is fun for all ages. There are a lot of ways to get involved in pickleball around the city. Q: WHAT KIND OF PLAY CAN I EXPECT AT THE COURTS? A: Pickleball is a friendly sport, and open play is always encouraged at all locations. You can also bring your own group to play on a first-come first-served basis. Indoor play at the Community Center is only open play, due to the high number of players and the limited court space. Outdoor courts are also available to rent for private groups or events (you must rent all courts at each location; individual courts are not available for rent). To learn more information about pickleball in Shakopee, or to sign up for lessons or a league, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/pickleball . Q: WHERE CAN I PLAY PICKLEBALL IN SHAKOPEE? A: There are two dedicated outdoor pickleball sites at parks in Shako pee: Lions Park and Scenic Heights Park. Lions Park has eight courts, and Scenic Heights has four courts available. The courts are open dur ing the warmer months, and nets are removed during the cold and snowy months. Indoor pickleball is offered at the Community Center seven days a week year-round in the mornings.

Q: ARE THERE LESSONS AND LEAGUES AVAILABLE TO JOIN? A: Lessons are available, geared mostly for the beginner player, but we encourage anyone to participate as you can never get enough practice! Leagues are offered throughout the year. Seasonal leagues take place outdoors at either Lions Park or Scenic Heights Park and winter leagues take place at the Community Center. Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO THE COURTS? A: For the outdoor courts, bring a paddle, a couple of pickleballs, court-appropriate shoes, and a water bottle. For the indoor courts at the Community Center, bring a paddle, court-appropriate shoes, and a water bottle. Pickleballs are provided for indoor play only.

6 Shakopee Snapshot