Household Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Household Waste
Don't put batteries, liquid paint, paint thinner, wood preservatives, aerosols, tires, car batteries, used motor oil, household cleaners, anti-freeze, poisons, acids, medical waste, solvents, or flammable or explosive materials in your trash. These can't be included with regular garbage because they pollute groundwater and endanger health. For all hazardous household waste, call Hennepin County at: (612) 348-3777 or click here for more information.
Batteries
- Household batteries can be brought to -
- Car batteries can be brought to -
- Retail stores that sell car batteries
- Full service gas stations that sell batteries.
- Hennepin County Drop Off Facilities
Electronics -
- Effective July 1, 2006 electronic products containing a cathode ray tube (CRT), such as TVs and computer monitors, may not be placed in the garbage.
Electronics may contain lead, cadmium or mercury, which are harmful to human health and the environment. Hennepin County residents must take televisions, computers, cell phones, fax machines, personal digital assistants, TVs, VCRs and copiers to one of the Hennepin County Drop Off Facilities.
Motor oil can be brought to -
- Service stations. (Up to five gallons of used motor oil may be poured into a plastic container; put the cap on, and bring it to the cash register. You may wish to call ahead to verify that the station will accept motor oil.)
Paint -
- Dry paint can be disposed of with your household refuse. Open the can and let it dry out in a well ventilated area.
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Disposing of Hazardous Waste
For information on properly disposing of business hazardous waste such as fluorescent lamps, antifreeze and solvents, visit the Minnesota Pollution Control web site. Information can also be found in the A-Z How To Get Rid of It Guide
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What You Can Not Throw Away
Do not throw away hazardous waste - it can pollute groundwater and endanger health.
- Batteries
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Liquid paint * and paint thinner
- Wood preservatives
- Aerosols
- Cell phones
* Paint cans with dried paint (lids removed) can be placed in a trash bag and placed in your trash cart.
Please save hazardous waste until Hennepin County's local drop-off event or take it to a Hennepin County Recycling Center. For more information, call (612) 348-3777.