• Curbside Cleanup
• Garbage Service
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Recycling
• Yard Waste

Household Hazardous Waste and Problem Materials

The county operates a facility in Brooklyn Park to manage the disposal of household hazardous waste (hhw) and problem materials. These are common household items that may be toxic and could pollute the air, land and water if disposed of improperly.

The Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station is located at 8100 Jefferson Highway. The transfer station is open on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility is closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Household Hazardous Waste

• Paint Products: latex and oil based paints, thinners, strippers, solvents, varnishes,
  lacquers, etc.
• Auto Products: car batteries, used oil, oil filters, used antifreeze, car wax, brake
  and transmission fluids
• Cleaning Products: oven cleaners, drain cleaners, bleach, spot removers, detergents,
  window and floor cleaners, polishes, metal cleaners
• Flammables: gasoline, diesel, kerosene
• Garden Products: pesticides, weed killers, fertilizers, ant and rodent poisons, flea powders
• Miscellaneous: photographic chemicals, lighter fluid, moth balls, swimming
  pool chemicals, glues, epoxy, etc.

Problem Materials

• Mercury Items: fluorescent and HID lamps, rechargeable and cordless appliances, household batteries
• Electronics: camcorders, personal computers/ monitors, radios, stereos, CD/DVD players, televisions, VCR’s, telephones
• Tires: (fee charged)
• Appliances: air conditioner, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, washer, freezer,furnace, garbage disposal, microwave, oven/stove, trash compactor, water heater. (fee charged).
• Gas Air Conditioners and Gas Refrigerators: (fee charged) Call for an appointment.

For more information about the Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station call 612-348-3777, visit the facility's website or download the Hennepin County Drop-Off Facilities brochure .

For comprehensive information about recycling and disposal options for a wide variety of materials, download the HRG's 2010-11 Recycling and Materials Management Guide .