Disposal guide

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.

Disposal method: Garbage

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

• drinking glasses and ceramics
• window glass and mirrors
• bakeware and Pyrex™
• decorative glass (vases, candle holders)

Disposal method: Recycle

Flatten and put in your recycling cart.

Avoid taking paper bags from the store in the first place.

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

• South Transfer Station with a voucher
• Hennepin County Drop-off facility
• scrap metal recycler