Hennepin County hosts community collection events for residents to safely and properly dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes.
The county will accept many hazardous wastes including household, lawn and garden products; items containing mercury; electronics; and auto and fuel waste. Items are accepted from households only; business waste is not accepted.
Hennepin County provides residents with permanent drop-off facilities open year-round at 1400 W. 96th St. in Bloomington and 8100 Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park.
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For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items or more information on drop-off facilities, call 612-348-3777 or visit the list online.
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