Hennepin County organizes collection events throughout the year to give residents more convenient, local disposal options for their household hazardous wastes.

Upcoming community collection events

There are no more collection events scheduled this year. Please check back in spring 2012 for updated information. In the meantime, please visit one of our permanent drop-off facilities.

Here's a slideshow of pictures taken during past collection events:

Permanent drop-off facilities

Our permanent drop-off facilities are open year round and accept all your problem wastes, including hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, automotive wastes, and more!

Materials accepted

Accepted

Materials are accepted from households only. Businesses must manage their waste properly; see the A to Z How-to-Get-Rid-of-It Guide for more information.

Household, Lawn and Garden Products

  • Adhesives (flammable or petroleum based)
  • Aerosols (pressurized or containing product)
  • Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Drain cleaner
  • Driveway sealer
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Flammable products
  • Gas cylinders - propane less than 40 lbs.; specialty gases less than 59 lbs. will be evaluated; some may not be accepted due to management restrictions
  • Paint (limit three 5-gallon pails)
  • Paint thinners, solvents and strippers
  • PCB ballasts (must be removed from fixtures)
  • Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
  • Photographic and hobby chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • Rechargeable tools
  • Wood preservatives

Mercury-Containing Items

  • Fluorescent bulbs and HID lamps (limit 25)
  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats

Electronics (limit five of each type)

  • Computers
  • DVD players and VCRs
  • Radios
  • TVs, etc.

Auto and Fuel Wastes

  • Diesel fuel
  • Fuel additives
  • Gasoline (containers will not be returned)
  • Kerosene
  • Starter fluid
  • Vehicle lead-acid batteries
  • Waxes

No motor oil

Not accepted

  • Appliances*
  • Asbestos
  • Explosives
  • Garbage (food waste, furniture, carpet, lumber, empty paint cans, etc.)
  • Gas cylinders - propane greater than 40 lbs.; gases requiring special management and all gases greater than 59 lbs.
  • Medical or infectious wastes
  • Motor oil and filters* (Find additional motor oil recycling options at Earth911.com)
  • Photocopiers
  • Radioactive wastes (i.e. smoke detectors)
  • Recyclables (scrap metal, paper, cardboard, cans and bottles, etc.)*
  • Tires*

*Accepted at the county's permanent drop-off facilities. Fees may apply on certain items.