Disposal guide

This searchable guide tells you how to properly dispose of many common and uncommon household items.

Reduced call center hours

The call center will be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to allow staff to attend mandatory training.

Find information on the best way to recycle, reuse or dispose of items from your home. Enter a search term or a material type (e.g., plastic, glass, metal, paper).

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If you cannot find an item

If you do not have City collection service or are unable to find your item, see the Hennepin County resources below or contact Solid Waste & Recycling.

Choose to Reuse

Help keep usable items out of the trash by selling, donating or repairing them.

Drop-off facilities

Hennepin County has two drop-off facilities where you can bring recycling, electronics and appliances.

Green Disposal Guide

Hennepin County's guide to recycling, reusing or disposing of items.

Contact us

Solid Waste & Recycling

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Phone

612-673-2917

Address

Eastside Maintenance Facility

2635 University Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

This building is closed to the public.