Disposal guide

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

• be less than 5 feet long and less than 12 inches in diameter
• secured with tape or twine
• weigh more than 40 pounds

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.