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Green Disposal Guide

Find information on the best way to recycle, reuse or dispose of items from your home.

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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Limited operations at the Drop-Off Facilities

Changes to materials accepted:

  • No mattresses
  • No TVs and electronics weighing more than 50 pounds
  • Select appliances accepted: microwaves, water coolers, sump pumps, garbage disposals, dehumidifiers. $15/each. No other appliances accepted.

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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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