Moving companies in Burnsville, MN.

Local services and rules

Moving to Burnsville: who to call and what the city asks.

Parking on a City street in Burnsville is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m., all year. Residential trash and recycling are collected by private companies the City licenses, and residents choose a company from the licensed hauler list. Water hardness in Burnsville is 23-25 grains per gallon.

Temporary overnight parking permits

Residents or visitors can apply for a temporary overnight street parking permit. Each permit is valid for 3 days from the start date, and a vehicle may request a permit up to five times per year. Overnight permits are not valid during active snow removal or street maintenance.

Street sweeping, plowing and axle weights

The City sweeps all public roads completely twice a year, in spring and fall. Burnsville also applies seasonal axle weight restrictions on its streets, with exceptions for emergency vehicles and school buses.

For snow, residents clear their own driveways. The City plows streets in priority order, main thoroughfares first and residential streets last.

Utility Billing, franchised electric and CenterPoint Energy gas

Water service is started or cancelled through Utility Billing, at 952-895-4480 during business hours, or with a Change of Occupancy Form.

For electricity, the City has franchise agreements with Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association to provide electric service. CenterPoint Energy holds a franchise agreement with the City to provide gas service.

Weekly pickup and Dakota Valley Recycling

Weekly curbside pickup is standard for both trash and recycling unless the hauler says otherwise, and recycling service is always included. Dakota Valley Recycling is not a drop-off facility and does not accept materials directly.

Watering hours and the recreational fire permit

Lawn and garden watering is banned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the April 1 to Sept. 30 watering restrictions, which also include an odd-even schedule by address.

An annual permit is required for a recreational fire at a residence. The permit is free.

Rabies proof and pet identification

The City of Burnsville does not require a City pet license. Dogs, cats and ferrets over four months old must be current on rabies vaccinations, with proof available when required. All dogs and cats must have some form of identification such as tags, collars or microchips.

ISD 191, ISD 194, ISD 196, MVTA and the library

The City says Burnsville is served by school districts ISD 191, ISD 194 and ISD 196. District 191 uses GuideK12 SchoolSearch so families can find their school from an address.

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is the public transportation agency for several south-metro cities in Dakota and Scott counties, including Burnsville. It runs local, express, reverse commute and suburb-to-suburb service, plus MVTA Connect microtransit and event service.

Dakota County Library cards are free, and residents can register for one online.

Burnsville License Center, voter forms and rental inspections

Dakota County runs a Burnsville License Center, and appointments are encouraged although walk-ins are available.

Voter registration applications are available at Burnsville City Hall and the Dakota County offices in Hastings or Apple Valley.

Burnsville rental licensing includes inspection of rental properties for building and fire code compliance every three years.