Drop-Off Facilities for Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling
** County drop off facilities do not accept trash from residents**
For trash disposal options, see Landfills and Transfer Stations.
To find disposal, recycling and reuse options for a variety of household items, visit the A-Z How To Get Rid of It Guide or call 612-348-3777
Hennepin County has two year-round drop-off facilities where residents can get rid of recycling, electronics, appliances and household hazardous wastes. Find out more about the materials accepted at the drop-off facilities.
See the Hennepin County Drop-off Facilities brochure for information on hours, location maps, items accepted and not accepted and any applicable fees.
Locations
- Brooklyn Park
Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station
8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
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South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center
1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
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Hours of operation:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (No organics on Saturday) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Holidays More details on holiday hours |
The facilities are closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day |
How to use our facilities:
What to bring:
- Proof of residency, such as a driver's license, is required.
- Payment (if applicable):Cash, check or credit card accepted.
What to do:
- Drive up and check in. Drive up to booth outside of building. An attendant will greet you and check you in. Please have a list of the items you have for disposal. Pay for any items that have fees at this time.
- Facility staff will direct you based on the materials you have to drop off.
- Drive slowly and be aware of pedestrians.
- Please note:
- Brooklyn Park facility includes full and self-serve areas.
- Bloomington facility is full-service.
Additional facility information and services
- Free product centers - residents may pick up free usable products.
- Video - "Let's Get Rid of It! Hennepin's Answer to Household Hazardous Waste"
- Fact sheets
Additional disposal options
Additional disposal options are available for certain items.
- Battery drop-off locations: battery collection sites are located throughout the county
- Medicine disposal: get rid of medicines for free at our medicine drop boxes
- Household hazardous waste collection events: Hennepin County organizes three to five, three-day collection events throughout the spring and summer.
If your items are still in good shape, look for donation opportunities.
If you don't live in Hennepin County, visit RethinkRecycling.com to find facility information for the other metro counties.