Disposal guide

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

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Tarp or tent

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

What to do:

Donate if usable. If not usable, bag and put inside or next to your garbage cart. 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'.

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More information:
You may also bring this item to the South Transfer Station with a voucher.
Fun fact:

Some outdoor retailers repair damaged items. Search camping equipment online and reach out to a local shop near you for more information.

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Rug or mat

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

What to do:
Rugs and mats must be cut and rolled to be picked up as garbage. Rolls must
  • be less than 5 feet long and less than 12 inches in diameter
  • secured with tape or twine
  • weigh more than 40 pounds
Properly prepared rugs and mats will be picked up on your garbage day. Limit of 2 rolls per week. Place next to your carts on your garbage day. Please post a sign or write on the item "for Solid Waste".
More information:
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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Bathtub - plastic, porcelain or fiberglass

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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Dryer lint

Disposal method: Garbage

What to do:

Bag and put in your garbage cart.

More information:

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.

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Newspaper

Disposal method: Recycle

What to do:

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

More information:
You cannot recycle plastic bags or films in your recycling cart at home. If clean and dry, they can be brought to plastic film drop-off locations for recycling. 
Fun fact:

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

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Phone

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.