Disposal guide

Disposal method: Drop-off

• South Transfer Station with a voucher
• private transfer station or landfill

Disposal method: Garbage

Bag and put in your garbage cart.

Dryer lint is not able to be composted. Dryer lint is made up of clothing fibers. Most clothing is made of non-natural fibers. The fibers will not break down in the composting process. Instead they will introduce microplastics into the compost.

Disposal method: Recycle

Remove from plastic bags and put the newspaper in your recycling cart.

You may also use newspaper to line the bottom of a paper bag or compostable bag to absorb moisture from food scraps for composting.

See Organics sorting tips

Disposal method: Hazardous waste

You must bring rechargeable batteries to a drop-off location. They are not accepted for pickup by Solid Waste and Recycling or drop off at the South Transfer Station.  

• Any type of residential battery, bring to a Hennepin County Drop-Off facility
• For local drop-offs for rechargeable batteries, search The Battery Network's website

You must tape the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the batteries for safe storage and transport.

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries can cause fires. They are used in many common items like

• electronic greeting cards and toys
• cellphones, smart watches and laptops
• power tools and electric lawn equipment
• e-bikes and electric vehicles

Fires can and do occur in collection vehicles and at waste and recycling facilities. Properly manage batteries to prevent injuries and destruction to vehicles and facilities.

Disposal method: Organics, Garbage

Bag and put in your organics recycling cart. Organics may be set out in a paper grocery bag or a BPI certified compostable plastic bag.

See Accepted organics

Napkins and paper towels are not recyclable.

Paper towels used with chemical cleaners need to go in the garbage.