Disposal guide

Disposal method: Recycle

Put in your recycling cart.

Each time paper is recycled the fibers break and get shorter. Paper can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers are too small to make new paper.

Disposal method: Recycle

Put in your recycling cart.

Each time paper is recycled the fibers break and get shorter. Paper can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers are too small to make new paper.

Disposal method: Garbage

Donate to a school, or non-profit if useable. If not usable, bag and put in the garbage.

You can cut open the plastic layer, remove and recycle the piece of cardboard inside the binder. The plastic layer is garbage. The metal components could be recycled as scrap metal, but cannot go in your recycling cart. 

Disposal method: Recycle

Put in your recycling cart.

Each time paper is recycled the fibers break and get shorter. Paper can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers are to small to make new paper.

Disposal method: Hazardous waste

• fishing tackle and sinkers
• buckshot
• solder
• pipes
• stained glass 

You can also bring small pieces of wood with lead-based paint to the South Transfer Station with a voucher. Be sure to put them in a sealed plastic bag.

Solid Waste & Recycling customers get 6 clean up vouchers each year. With a voucher, you can bring extra garbage, large items and building materials to the South Transfer Station. You must request a voucher before going to the transfer station.

Learn more about our Voucher program

Lead is a toxic metal that was used in older homes, including in paint and solder for water pipes. Lead may also be found in lead sinkers used for fishing. Exposure to lead can cause a range of health effects.

Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Health