Detour to the Brooklyn Park drop-off facility

The Elm Creek Boulevard/Brooklyn Boulevard bridge over Highway 169 is closed until further notice.

Detour for northbound and southbound County Road 81/Bottineau Boulevard: Take exit to westbound 85th Avenue North to Jefferson Highway South

Drop-off facilities

Locations

Bloomington

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center

1400 West 96th Street Bloomington, MN 55431

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Brooklyn Park

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station

8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

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Hours of operation

  • Monday:
  • Tuesday:
  • Wednesday:
  • Thursday:
  • Friday:
  • Saturday:
  • Sunday:
  • Holidays:
  • Closed
  • 9am – 5pm
  • 9am – 5pm
  • 9am – 5pm
  • 9am – 5pm
  • 9am – 5pm
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • MLK Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • July 4
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving:
  • Friday after Thanksgiving:
  • Christmas Eve:
     
  • Christmas Day:
  • New Years Eve:
     
  • New Year's Day:
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • Closed
  • Regular business hours
  • Call for holiday hours
  • Closed
  • Call for holiday hours
  • Closed

Who can use our facilities

Households only (excluding organics and some recyclable materials).

Residents of Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties only. Residents from Sherburne and Wright counties are not eligible to use our drop-off facilities.

In general, Hennepin County does not accept waste from businesses, with the exceptions of cardboard, scrap metal, recycling, and organics recycling from small businesses.  

Businesses include rental properties, condominium, neighborhood, or townhouse associations; governmental entities; home-based businesses; nonprofit organizations; or any other activity intended to produce income. Hennepin County will not accept waste from commercial activities that was generated or stored in a household. For disposal options, businesses should search Commercial Hazardous Waste Disposal Companies fact sheet (PDF)

Check whether we accept your item

Before you visit, check whether your item is accepted at our drop-off facilities by browsing the Green Disposal Guide. You can also email environment@hennepin.us or call 612-348-3777.

Safely transport household hazardous wastes

Transport your household hazardous wastes in sealed containers, in an upright position, in a plastic lined box. Make sure all containers are 5-gallons or less in size and properly labeled with the contents.

Remember to bring:

  • Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill, is required
  • Payment: Cash, check, major credit cards, and debit cards accepted.

Visiting county buildings 

  • Visitors to most county buildings are not required to wear a mask.
  • Visitors may still be required to wear a mask in certain county buildings, including correctional, detention, and health care settings. Follow instructions from signage and building staff.
  • Masks are recommended for those who are unvaccinated or at high-risk for COVID-19.
  • Visitors who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should not enter county buildings, when possible. If these visitors must enter, they should wear a mask.

Fees

Fees are charged for certain items at the drop-off facilities.

  • Tires: $3 each
  • TVs, computer monitors and laptops: $10 each
  • Large appliances: $15 each.
  • Mattresses and box springs (accepted at Brooklyn Park facility only): $25 each item

When you get to our facilities

  • Residents should remain in their vehicles and follow directions given by staff on-site
  • Items should be stored in the trunk of the vehicle, bed of truck, or in a trailer
  • Consider visiting on Wednesdays and Thursdays (Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days)

Free product centers

Both facilities have reusable paint, automatic products, cleaners, adhesives and other products available for free. Residents must be 18 years or older to participate.

Limits:

  • Aerosol cans: 2 cans per week
  • No more than 10 items per week
  • Reselling products is prohibited

The county does not guarantee these products or their availability, and items selected by residents are used at their own risk. 

Additional disposal options

If your items are still in good shape, look for donation opportunities on the Choose to Reuse website.