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Resident Guide

Welcome to the City of Dayton!

We've put together answers to some of the most common questions people have when settling into a new area.  The City website is a great resource packed with helpful information, important message and timely updates.   Be sure to check it out and stay connected!
Resident Guide FAQ
Chickens

Chickens are allowed in residential areas in Dayton, but no roosters or crowing hens.  The number allowed varies based on size of lot and zoning. 

City Council Meetings
Council meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Meetings take place at 6:30 pm at the City of Dayton Council Chambers located at 12260 South Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN 55327.  After meetings are convened at 6:30 p.m., the floor is open to citizen input. Please refer to the Calendar for Council Meetings.
Garbage, Recycling & Organic Recycling

Recycling

The City pays for recycling out of property taxes and Republic Services picks up every other week.  If you need a barrel delivered to your address, please contact Republic Services at (320) 252-9608 

2026 Recycling Calendar
2026 Recycling Calendar

2026 National Holidays Recycling Schedule
National Holidays Recycling Calendar

**If you need to know what recycling day you are, please reach out to Republic Services at (320) 252-9608 or visit Republic Services Website**

Cardboard Recycling:

The City of Dayton provides a convenient cardboard recycling container for residents, located at the former Public Works building at 16471 South Diamond Lake Rd. This service is free of charge and available exclusively to Dayton residents.

Lithium Ion Battery Recycling:

For Non-Residents (Commercial) Customers – There is a program Call2Recycle.org | Leading the Charge for Battery Recycling that can be used for battery recycling.

For Residential Customers – Residents can drop off batteries at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (8100 Jefferson Hwy, Brooklyn Park)  or the South Hennepin Drop-off and Recycling Center (1400 W 96th Street, Bloomington). 

Garbage

This information is provided as a courtesy, but residents should contact the service provider to verify they service their address.

Organic Recycling

Dayton residents have the opportunity to participate in organic recycling. Organics recycling involves collecting food scraps, non-recyclable paper and other compostable products to be recycled into compost at a large-scale composting facility. This process creates a nutrient-rich material that can be used in gardens and landscaping projects. Organics recycling is the best opportunity to reduce our trash – about 25 percent what we throw away is organic materials like food scraps and compostable paper. In order to be successful with organics recycling, it’s important to understand why it’s important, how it works, what is accepted, and how to get started.  Dayton residents have the opportunity to organic recycle.

Drop-off location:  16471 South Diamond Lake Rd

Interested in receiving information or participating in organic recycling?  Please contact Assistant Administrator/City Clerk, Amy Benting at abenting@daytonmn.gov

Hennepin County Recycling Events
Check back later for more events!
For a complete list of items accepted and those that won’t be accepted can be found here: Swap-it events | Hennepin County



Recycling Exists- Your recycled items become new products
Hennepin County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

2026_HHW_flyer_Page_1Hennepin is hosting a community collection event for county residents to safely and properly dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes. The collection event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Minneapolis, July 10 and 11
Jenny Lind Elementary School
5025 Bryant Avenue North
(enter off Dupont Avenue)
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Map to Jenny Lind Elementary School

Minneapolis, August 7 and 8
Sullivan STEAM School
3100 East 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Map to Sullivan STEAM School

Orono/Wayzata, October 2 and 3
Hennepin County Public Works Orono Shop
3880 Shoreline Drive
Orono, MN 55391
Map to Public Works Shop

Location note: Some navigation apps will list this address as Wayzata and some will list it as Orono. Both will bring you to the correct location.

Learn more
Visit the household hazardous waste collection event webpage to learn what items will be accepted at the event, review safety guidelines, and view all 2026 events.

Gas Provider: CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is the gas provider for the City of Dayton.  If you questions, please contact the provider at (612) 372-4727.  To report a gas leak emergency, please contact (612) 372-5050 or (800) 296-9815.
Homestead Information

The City of Dayton does not take homestead applications at City Hall.  For homesteading information, please contact the County where your property resides. 

Hennepin County 
(612) 348-3046
Hennepin County

Wright County 
(763) 682-7367
Wright County

Internet & Cable Options

Please view the following list of available internet & cable providers:

Charter Spectrum
Century Link
On-Street Parking
Overnight parking on any City street requires a Parking Permit.  These are available at no cost from the Police Department.  The Police Department is located at 13700 Zanzibar Lane N.  If you need additional information, please contact (763) 427-2017
Property Taxes
If you have questions on property taxes, please contact Hennepin County Assessor’s office by calling (612) 348-3046 or visit www.hennepin.us
Rental Licenses
Any home that is rented out must have a rental license.  The license is for two years which includes a fee and an inspection must pass prior to a license being issued.  Rental application and ordinance can be found under Permits & Licenses.
Septic Pumping

If you have a private septic, state law and city ordinance requires septic systems to be pumped out every three years.  Your Professional Septic Pumper should fill out a form and return it to City Hall.

Street Lights & Electric Utility Service Areas
The City pays for street lights and maintenance out of property taxes.  If you notice a street light out, please view the Utility Providers page to submit a request for service.  If you search for your address in the GIS Map below, you will find your electric service provider.

Electric Utility Services Map
Utility Billing
For all utility billing questions, please refer to the Utility Billing Page where you can find information on creating an account, viewing & paying your bill.
Yard Waste
Maple Grove Yardwaste Site:
Residents will need to provide a drivers license.   If you recently moved to a participating city bring your old ID with your closing document or a current utility bill. 

Maple Grove Yard Waste Site


Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities:
Hennepin County operates a drop-off facilities in Brooklyn Park for household hazardous waste and problem materials. 

Hennepin County Drop-off Site