Disposal guide

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

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Table - wood or plastic

Disposal method: Large non-recyclable item pick up, Drop-off

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, we'll pick this up on your garbage day. Large items must be less than 6 feet in length. Limit of 2 large items per week. Put large items next to your carts by 6 a.m. on your garbage day. Please label the item 'for Solid Waste'.
More information:
Item will be picked up by the garbage truck. You may also bring this item to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Fun fact:
Bridging is a local non-profit who will take usable furniture and household goods. They give it to local families in need.
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Chair - plastic or wood

Disposal method: Large non-recyclable item pick up, Drop-off

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, we'll pick this up on your garbage day. Limit of 2 large items per week. Put large items next to your carts by 6 a.m. on your garbage day. Please label the item "for Solid Waste".
More information:
Item will be picked up by the garbage truck. You may also bring this item to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Fun fact:
Bridging is a local non-profit who will take usable furniture and household goods. They give it to local families in need.
Icon for Window - wood or plastic frame

Window - wood or plastic frame

Disposal method: Large non-recyclable item pick up, Drop-off

What to do:
Donate if usable. If not usable, we'll pick this up on your garbage day. Limit of 10 windows per week. Put large items next to your carts by 6 a.m. on your garbage day. Please label the item "for Solid Waste".
More information:
Item will be picked up by the garbage truck. You may also bring this item to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Fun fact:

There are building material reuse stores in the City. Search online to find one and call for drop-off information.

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Window blinds

Disposal method: Garbage

What to do:

Donate if usable. If not usable, bag and put in your garbage cart.

More information:

Window blinds are not recyclable.

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Linoleum

Disposal method: Drop-off

What to do:
Item not accepted for pickup by Solid Waste & Recycling. Bring to one of the following
More information:
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.
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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.