Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Fix-It Clinics

Bring in your items in need of repair - or volunteer if you having "fixing" skills.

Recycling at Apartment Buildings, Condos and Townhomes

Learn about recycling at apartment buildings, condos and townhomes

The Great Hennepin County Recycle Half Challenge

Take the Great Hennepin County Recycle Half Challenge today!

Reduce & Reuse

Choose to Reuse Today

Hennepin County is encouraging residents to reuse items and reduce the volume of waste produced through our Choose to Reuse program. 

Donation Opportunities for Household Items

Information on local non-profit organizations that take donations of used household goods.

Fix-It Clinics

Bring in your items in need of repair - or volunteer if you having "fixing" skills.

Tips for Reducing Waste

Steps you can take to reduce waste, such as reducing junk mail, reducing packaging and greening your celebrations.

Tips for Reusing Your Household Goods

Don't trash your old stuff, reuse it instead! Before you throw something away, check out our tips on reusing household goods.

Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips for Your Move

Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle when you move in or move out

Window Cling Order Form

Window Cling Order Form

Recycle

City Recycling Contacts

Your city recycling coordinator is your point person for questions on garbage disposal, recycling, composting, garbage haulers and special clean ups in your city.

Environmental Education Videos & Multimedia

Environmental education videos & other multimedia to view online and order on DVD.

Mattress Recycling

Recycle mattresses and boxsprings through the PPL Industries Second Chance Recycling program.

Organics Recycling

An overview of organics recycling and links to more information for residents, businesses and schools.

Portable Recycling Container Loan Program

Add recycling to your event by borrowing containers for recycling and organics from Hennepin County.

Recycling and Organics Program Resources

Resources to help in starting up a recycling and organics recycling program, including posters, container labels and videos.

Recycling at Apartment Buildings, Condos and Townhomes

Learn about recycling at apartment buildings, condos and townhomes

Recycling at Events

Resources and tips to help you plan a successful low- or no-waste event.

Recycling in Hennepin County

A guide to recycling in Hennepin County.

Recycling Your Household Batteries

Information about recycling household batteries.

Residential Recycling Recovery Rate Studies

Learn more about the studies used to measure the overall success of recycling programs and help assess the potential to increase recycling.

School Recycling

School recycling programs educate future generations about the importance of waste reduction, recycling and overall environmental stewardship.

School Recycling Assistance Program

Funding is available to schools implement organics recycling or improve recycling programs.

Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips for Your Move

Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle when you move in or move out