What To Do List - D
This alphabetical list helps you determine the best way to dispose of everyday things. Click an item for instructions on how to dispose, recycle, or drop off your items. Click on the icon for more information.
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| Item | What to do | Handle As | Donate |
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Deceased Animals | Solid Waste & Recycling does NOT accept animal carcasses in the garbage. MINNEAPOLIS RESIDENTS ONLY - Call Minneapolis 311 Other contacts: DNR 651-296-6157, Animal Health 651-296-2942. | ||
Dehumidifier | This item collected on recycling week only. Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Place next to the garbage cart on the recycling day. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Item will be picked up on next business day after recycling day. | ||
Demolition Debris | Item accepted at South Transfer Station with a voucher. Vouchers are available to customers of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling, see Voucher Program for details. | ||
Deodorant Cans: Aerosol-pressurized | Do NOT place in the garbage cart. This item NOT collected by Solid Waste & Recycling or accepted at the South Transfer Station. Disposal with garbage is prohibited. | | |
Diapers | Bag and place inside the garbage cart. | | |
Diesel Fuel | Do NOT place in the garbage cart. This item NOT collected by Solid Waste & Recycling or accepted at the South Transfer Station. Disposal with garbage is prohibited. |
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Dirt | Do NOT place in the garbage cart, recycling bin, yard waste bags or next to the cart. This item is NOT collected by Solid Waste & Recycling or accepted at the South Transfer. See donate link for suggestions, or check your yellow pages for other disposal options. Disposal with garbage is prohibited. | ||
Discs-Floppy | Bag and place inside the garbage cart. Reuse by erasing the files and reusing the disk. Check the Yellow Pages under "Compact Discs, Tapes, Records - Retail", check if a nearby store will sell for reuse. |
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Dishes, Dishware | If unable to donate, bag and place inside the garbage cart. We do not accept this item in the recycling program. |
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Dishwasher | Metal Dishwasher: This item collected on recycling week only. Place next to the garbage cart on the recycling day. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Item will be picked up on next business day after recycling day. | ||
Doors: Metal or Wood | Metal doors are collected on recycling week only. Place next to the garbage cart on the recycling day. Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Item will be picked up on next business day after recycling day. Must remove glass from metal doors. | ||
Doughnut Boxes | Bag and place inside the garbage cart. We do not accept this item in the recycling program. |
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Drain Cleaner | Do NOT place in the garbage cart. This item NOT collected by Solid Waste & Recycling or accepted at the South Transfer Station. Disposal with garbage is prohibited. |
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Dresser | Place item next to the garbage cart on garbage day. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Limit of 2 large items per garbage day. | ||
Drink Boxes | Place in recycling cart. |
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Driveway Sealer | Do NOT place in the garbage cart. This item NOT collected by Solid Waste & Recycling or accepted at the South Transfer Station. Disposal with garbage is prohibited. |
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Drums/Pails | Try to reuse or check with neighbors, family, friends, or sell at a yard sale. Metal Drums are collect only on the recycling week. Drums must be open and empty. Place next to the garbage cart on the recycling day. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Item will be picked up on next business day after recycling day. Plastic Drums/Pails: Place next to the garbage cart on garbage day. Drums/pails must be open and empty. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Limit of 2 large items per garbage day. | ||
Dry Boxboard, Office Paper and Mail | Dry Food Box-Board: Dry food boxes such as cake mix, cereal, cookie, cracker, hamburger helper, Jell-O, macaroni & cheese, pasta, potato chip, pretzel, pudding, rice, tea boxes etc… Remove and throw away plastic bags. Flatten and place in recycling cart. Office Paper and Mail: Office paper, mail, envelops, manila folders, notebook paper, Post-It Notes®. Place in recycling cart. | | |
Dry Food Boxes | Dry food boxes such as cake mix, cereal, cookie, cracker, hamburger helper, Jell-O, macaroni & cheese, pasta, potato chip, pretzel, pudding, rice, tea boxes, etc. Remove and throw away plastic bags. Flatten and place in recycling cart. | | |
Dry Ice | Do not dispose of with garbage. Wear protective gloves. Place outside to melt. |
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Dryer: Gas or Electric | This item collected on recycling week only. Limit of 2 large items per recycling week. Place next to the garbage cart on the recycling day. Please post a sign or write on the item "For Solid Waste". Item will be picked up on next business day after recycling day. |
Last updated May. 16, 2013