Hennepin County organizes several collection events throughout the year to give residents more convenient, local disposal options for their household hazardous wastes.
But why wait? Our permanent drop-off facilities are open year round and accept all your problem wastes, including hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, automotive wastes, and more!
Upcoming events
All events for 2009 have wrapped up. Please check back in the Spring for the 2010 schedule.
Materials accepted at collection events
Accepted
- Adhesives (flammable or petroleum based)
- Aerosols (pressurized or containing product)
- Auto wastes (fuel additives, starter fluid, waxes, etc. No motor oil)
- Batteries (all types)
- Cleaning solvents
- Corrosives
- Drain cleaners
- Driveway sealers
- Electronics (computers, TVs, radios, VCRs, etc.)
- Fire extinguishers
- Flammables
- Fluorescent and HID lamps (limit 25)
- Fuels (gasoline, kerosene, diesel)
- 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)
- Mercury items (thermometers, thermostats, etc.)
- Rechargeable appliances (cordless tools, weed whips, etc.)
- Paint (latex and oil based)
- Paint thinners and solvents
- Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.)
- Photographic and hobby chemicals
- Vehicle lead-acid batteries (from cars, boats, etc.)
- Wood preservatives
- Pool chemicals
Not accepted
- Appliances*
- Asbestos
- Empty paint cans
- Explosives
- Garbage (food waste, furniture, carpet, lumber, 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, oil filters*
- Photocopiers
- Radioactive wastes (i.e. smoke detectors)
- Recyclables (scrap metal, paper, cardboard, etc.)*
- Tires*
*Accepted at the county's permanent drop-off facilities. Fees may apply on certain items accepted at drop-off facilities.
