How to Choose the Best Trash Company in the North Twin Cities Metro

November 4, 2025

Clint LePage

Choosing the best trash company for your home or business can be a difficult decision. With so many options in the north metro area, how do you know you’re choosing a company that will provide good service at a fair price?


Researching your options beforehand can prevent you from getting locked into a service agreement with a company that doesn’t take good care of you. Before choosing your trash and recycling pickup company in the north Twin Cities metro, consider each of the factors below.


Reliability

Does this company pick up its customers’ trash and recycling on a regular basis, at the same time each week, and without unscheduled delays?


This is the first responsibility of any waste pickup company, and if they can’t even meet expectations here, they’re not worth your time or money. Check a company’s online reviews to see if people have complaints about irregular pickups or if they’re satisfied with their service. You can also ask the company about their pickup times to ensure their service is regular and punctual.


LePage & Sons picks up residential trash on a weekly basis and residential recycling on a bi-weekly basis.


Customer Service

Does this company prioritize taking care of its customers in a genuine and prompt manner?


Your waste pickup company should make your life easier, not more difficult. When searching for a company, check their reviews to see if customers have experienced any issues. If they have had issues, did the company address the problem immediately? A company with strong customer service should not create problems for their customers, and they should meet their customers’ needs as soon as they arise.


At LePage & Sons, we guarantee the best customer service in the industry. Check our online reviews to see for yourself.


Location

Where is this company headquartered?


When choosing a trash pickup service, you’ll often have a choice between local companies and nationally owned chains. This is made even more confusing when these large chains claim to be local despite being headquartered in an entirely different state. In contrast, truly local companies are owned and operated by people in your community. They have a vested interest in keeping their neighborhoods clean and healthy. Their customer service teams are also local and work quickly to address your needs.


At LePage & Sons, we are proud to be locally owned and operated right here in Bethel, Minnesota. In addition to providing excellent customer service, we support our community through the LePage Cares initiative.


Company History

Has this trash pickup provider been around for a long time, or are they new to the industry?


When choosing a waste pickup company, it’s best to go with one that has proved to be reliable. Companies that have been serving their customers for decades know how to provide the best services and can anticipate and prevent issues before they occur. Look for a trash and recycling pickup company that has built a reliable reputation in your community.


LePage & Sons has been serving the north Twin Cities community with quality trash and recycling pickup services for more than 25 years, and we have a superb reputation to prove it.


Price

Does this waste company provide their services for fair, transparent prices?


Always get an accurate quote from a trash pickup company before signing up for service. Compare prices between companies to determine if you’re getting a fair deal. Also, be sure to inquire about cancelation fees. Some companies with poor service lure customers in with low prices and then charge excessively high fees to cancel.


At LePage, our Best Price Guarantee ensures you’re getting an honest and fair price for services. We will even price-match other trash services to make sure you get the best deal.


Choose the Best Trash Company in the North Metro

LePage & Sons is known throughout the north Twin Cites metro and east central Minnesota has a trustworthy trash and recycling pickup company. We always take care of our customers, and our reliable services prevent issues. We have been locally owned and operated in Bethel, Minnesota, since our inception more than 25 years ago, and we’re committed to keeping our community clean. And with our Best Service and Best Price Guarantees, you can trust that you’re getting quality service at a fair price.


Sign up for residential service or request commercial service for your business today!

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