Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off by County
Published 2026-11-03. Paint, chemicals, batteries, and other household hazardous waste don't go in the regular trash or a junk removal pickup -- each Twin Cities metro county runs its own free drop-off facility for residents. Here's where to find each one.
Drop-off facilities by county
| County | Facility | Eligibility | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | Hennepin County drop-off facilities (2 locations), Bloomington and Brooklyn Park 612-348-3777 | Hennepin County residents only; proof of residency (ID or utility bill) required. | Brooklyn Park site: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Ramsey | Ramsey County Environmental Center, 1700 Kent Street, Roseville, MN 55113 651-633-3279 | Free for residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, and Washington counties -- one of the few sites open to residents from multiple counties. | Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. |
| Dakota | The Recycling Zone, Eagan 952-891-7800 | Free for Dakota County residents. | Varies -- see Dakota County Recycling Zone (co.dakota.mn.us) |
| Washington | Washington County Environmental Center (South), 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129 651-275-7475 | Free for Washington County residents; proof of residency (e.g. driver's license) required. | Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Anoka | Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55449 763-324-3400 | Free for residents with photo ID; businesses, schools, and other organizations aren't permitted to use it. | Varies -- see Anoka County Hazardous Waste from Homes (anokacountymn.gov) |
Checked against each county's own page on 2026-11-03 -- hours especially can change seasonally, so confirm before a special trip: Hennepin · Ramsey · Dakota · Washington · Anoka.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as household hazardous waste?
Things like paint, household chemicals and cleaners, pesticides, motor oil and other automotive fluids, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs -- items that shouldn't go in the regular trash or down the drain because of what they're made of.
Can I just put it in the regular trash?
No -- household hazardous waste belongs at a county drop-off facility, not in your regular garbage or recycling cart, and not down the drain. Each facility below takes it for free.
Is drop-off free?
Yes, at every facility listed here, for eligible residents. Most are limited to residents of that specific county, but Ramsey County's Environmental Center accepts residents of 6 additional counties -- worth checking if it's closer to you than your own county's site.
What should I bring?
Proof of residency (a driver's license or utility bill works at most sites) and the items themselves, ideally still in their original containers. A few facilities also require a photo ID specifically -- check the facility's own notes before you go.
Not hazardous waste? A junk removal company can still help
Regular junk -- furniture, appliances, electronics -- is a different category from hazardous waste, with its own rules. See appliance removal and electronics removal for what Minnesota requires for those specifically, or browse the city directory to find a company near you.