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Green Disposal Guide

Find information on the best way to recycle, reuse or dispose of items from your home.
Businesses can find disposal information at Rethink Recycling. 

Get answers about common items

  • Appliances
  • Batteries
  • Carpet
  • Electronics
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Furniture
  • Garbage
  • Latex paint
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Wood
  • Yard and tree waste

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Find the specific item you need to get rid of.

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Needles and sharps

needles and sharps

Check with your healthcare provider or mail-back programs for disposal options.

Hennepin County also accepts needles and sharps, including used epi-pens, at its drop-off facilities.

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Drop-off facilities

Before you visit, get directions, hours and guidelines for using the Hennepin County drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park.

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