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Anoka County, Minnesota

City Question 1: Should Anoka Implement An Organized Garbage, Recycling, Yardwaste Collection System

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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City Question 1: Should Anoka Implement An Organized Garbage, Recycling, Yardwaste Collection System
Passed with 50.6% yes, the Anoka County Union Herald reported.Anoka County Union Herald, “Anoka voters OK organized garbage hauling”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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City Question 1: Should Anoka Implement An Organized Garbage, Recycling, Yardwaste Collection System was a ballot question for City of Anoka on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Would authorize City of Anoka to implement a city-organized residential garbage, recycling, yard waste and organics collection system.

As of November 4, 2026, the Anoka County Union Herald reported that City Question 1: Should Anoka Implement An Organized Garbage, Recycling, Yardwaste Collection System passed with 50.62% yes; the result is unofficial until Minnesota certifies it on November 19.

A yes vote means: The city implements an organized collection system for residential waste, recycling, yard waste and organics.
A no vote means: The city does not implement an organized collection system; the current arrangement continues.

Ballot question City of Anoka

How it reached the ballot: City Council
Official ballot language:
Should an Organized Residential Solid Waste, Recycling, Yardwaste and Organics Collection System be implemented in the City of Anoka? A "Yes" vote means that you agree to have an Organized Residential Solid Waste, Recycling, Yardwaste and Organics Collection System implemented in the City of Anoka. A "No" vote means that you do not agree to have an Organized Residential Solid Waste, Recycling, Yardwaste and Organics Collection System implemented in the City of Anoka.

All 4 questions on the Anoka County ballot

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