How To Get Rid Of It Guide - Hennepin County, Minnesota
How to get rid of it guideDecember 2019
IntroductionThis guide provides a general overview of waste disposal for residents.It includes information on recycling, waste reduction and reuse,organics recycling, backyard composting and disposing of yard waste,hazardous waste, medicines and sharps.ContentsRecycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Reduce and reuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Organics recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Backyard composting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Yard waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Household hazardous waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Reduce hazardous waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Medicine disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Household needles and sharps disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Drop-off Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RecyclingRecycling is an easy action you can take to support your community andprotect the environment. Recycling creates jobs and reduces the amountof natural resources needed to make new materials.Materials you can recycle at home include:PaperPlastic Bottles and jugs Water, sodaand juice bottles Milk and juice jugs Ketchup and salad dressing bottles Dishwashing liquid bottles anddetergent jugs Shampoo, soap and lotion bottles Mail, office and school papers Magazines and catalogs Newspapers Phone booksBoxes: Cardboard Cracker boxes Shoe boxes, gift boxes andelectronic boxes Boxes from toothpaste, medicationsand other toiletriesCartons Milk andcream cartons Juice boxes Soup cartonsGlass Food and beveragebottles and jars suchas hot sauce orsoy sauceMetal Food andbeverage cans4 HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDECups and containers: Yogurt, puddingand fruit cups Clear disposable cups and bowls Margarine, cottage cheese, and othercontainers Produce, deli and take out containersNot accepted: Plastic bags, film, and wrap Batteries Large plastic items like laundrybaskets, storage tubs, and toys Random metal items like pots,pipes, and hangers Plastic foam (styrofoam ) Paper cups and plates Plastic utensils and straws Hoses, cords, and string lights Glass dishes, drinking glasses,window glass, and ceramics Containers that held hazardousproduct
Reduce and reuseReduce the amount of stuff you use byreusing the things you already have orbuying reused products. Check outHennepin County’s Choose to Reusewebsite to find donation opportunities andlocal thrift and second-hand stores.For more information, visit hennepin.us/choosetoreuse or call 612-348-3777.Receive free, guided assistance in fixing yourbroken household appliances, clothing,electronics and more at a Hennepin CountyFix-it Clinic. For more information, visithennepin.us/fixitclinic or call 612-348-9195.HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE 5
Organics recyclingAbout 30 percent of what we throw away is organics, including food scraps andfood-soiled paper products. In organics recycling programs, waste is recycledinto valuable compost used in landscaping and road construction projects.Several cities throughout the county offer curbside pickup or drop-off optionsfor organics recycling. Organics are also accepted at the Hennepin CountyDrop-off Facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park. To find organics recyclingoptions near you, contact your city recycling coordinator or waste hauler or visithennepin.us/organicsMaterials accepted:All foodFood-soiled paper Pizza boxesfrom delivery Napkins and paper towels Paper egg cartons Fruits and vegetables Meat, fish and bones Dairy products Eggs and egg shells Pasta, beans and rice Bread and cereal Nuts and shellsCertifiedcompostable products Compostable paperand plastic cups,plates, bowls, utensilsand containersLook for the term “compostable” orthe BPI logo on certified products.Other compostablehousehold items Coffee groundsand filters Facial tissues Cotton balls and swabswith paper stems Houseplants andflowers Tea bags Wooden chopsticks,popsicle sticks andtoothpicksNot accepted: Yard waste, diapers and sanitary products, animal and pet waste,litter or bedding, cleaning or baby wipes, grease or oil, Styrofoam , dryer lint anddryer sheets, recyclable items (cartons, glass, metal, paper, plastic), frozen foodboxes, microwave popcorn bags, gum, products labeled “biodegradable”6 HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE
Backyard compostingSome food and yard waste can be compostedat home in a backyard compost bin. Backyardcomposting recycles your food and yard wasteinto nutrient-rich compost that you can use inyour yard and garden.Materials that can be added to your compostbin include: Vegetable and fruit scraps Plant trimmings T ea leaves andtea bags Grass and leaves Egg shells Coffee grounds and filters Nut shellsDo not put meat, dairy, fats, oils and compostable products in your backyardcompost as the compost pile does not reach high enough temperatures tobreak down these materials. Learn more at hennepin.us/composting.Yard wasteYard waste, such as grass clippings, leaves andbranches, is a valuable resource that can addnutrients back into your yard or be recycledinto compost. It is illegal to put this kind ofwaste in your household garbage.Options for managing yard waste: C ompost yard waste and fruit and vegetable scraps in a backyard compost bin. A sk your recycling hauler if they offer curbside pickup for yard waste. D rop off yard waste at a compost site near you. L eave grass clippings on your lawn. Don’t rake leaves into the street. P ick up pet waste.Find a list of yard waste drop-off sites at hennepin.us/yardwasteor call 612-348-3777.HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE 7
Household hazardous wasteBring to a drop-off siteSome products we have in our homes containhazardous materials that can harm our healthor the environment if not disposed of safely.The following household hazardous waste itemsare accepted at Hennepin County Drop-offFacilities. There may be other disposal optionsfor some items.Hazardous waste includes:Automotive materials A ntifreeze B rake and transmission fluid F uel and oil L ead acid batteriesHousehold, lawn andgarden products B atteries C leaning products D rain cleaner F luorescent light bulbs P aints, stains and thinners P esticides T hermostats and thermometers(that contain mercury)Personal care products H air spray N ail polish remover P erfume8 HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE
Electronics C ameras D VD players C omputers G ame systems P rinters Telephones Televisions R adios and music players S peakersTiresAppliances A ir conditioners M icrowaves O vens R efrigerators Washers and dryers Water heatersFeesFees apply to some items, including:tires ( 3 each), TVs, computermonitors and laptops ( 10 each),appliances ( 15 each) and mattressesand boxsprings ( 20 each, onlyaccepted at Brooklyn Park location).HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE 9
Reduce hazardous wasteBecome a label readerReading the label on household products can tell you how hazardous a product is.Look for signal words on labels and choose the least hazardous product.Less hazardousMore hazardousSignal WordHazard LevelCautionmild/moderate hazardWarningmoderate hazardDangerextremely flammable, corrosiveor highly toxicPoisonhighly toxicSafe storageStore products in original containers, making sure all lids and caps are tightly closed.Keep them out of reach of children and animals.Disposal options D ispose of hazardous waste year-round at Hennepin County’s drop-off facilities inBrooklyn Park and Bloomington. B ring hazardous waste to a community collection event. Find an event near you athennepin.us/collectionevents. Some hardware stores and electronics retailers accept certain hazardous wastes,including electronics and fluorescent light bulbs. F ind other disposal options for household hazardous waste at hennepin.us/greendisposalguide or call 612-348-3777.10 HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE
Medicine disposalUnwanted or unused medicines from residentsshould be brought to a Hennepin County medicinedrop box for safe and proper disposal.All types of medicines from households, includingprescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines,vitamins, supplements and pet medicines areaccepted.Find more information and medicine disposalat hennepin.us/medicine.Household needles and sharps disposalSharps include hypodermic needles, pen needles,intravenous needles, used epi-pens, lancets andsyringes. Use one of the following options todispose of used household needles and sharps.Never place containers with used needles or sharpsin a recycling bin. C heck if your healthcare provider has a collection program. D estroy at home. Search options for devices and containers withmechanisms that can bend, break, incinerate (destroy with highheat) or shear needles and sharps at home. M ail-back programs. Stericycle, Inc., Sharps, Inc., GRP MedicalServices and MedPro Disposal offer needles and sharpsmail-back programs. H ennepin County Drop-off Facilities accept sharps fromhouseholds only. Store needles and sharps in a rigid, punctureresistant, plastic container with a screw-on lid and label thecontainer, “Do not recycle: Household sharps”. Do NOT use aglass container.Find more information at rps.HOW TO GET RID OF IT GUIDE 11
Hennepin County Drop-off FacilitiesFacility hoursWhat to bring:Tuesday, Thursday, Friday . . 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. P roof of residency, such as a driver’slicense or utility billClosed Sundays, Mondays and holidaysJEFFERSON HIGHWAYOpen to residents of Hennepin, Anoka, Carver,Dakota, Ramsey and Washington CountiesFor the most current facilityinformation go to hennepin.us/dropoffs or call 612-348-3777.RichfieldPENNBrooklyn Park Payment, if applicable – cash, checkor credit cardLYNDALESaturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.JAMESWednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.85TH AVE NMapleGrove94TH STTRANSFER STATIONAND RECYCLING CENTERBROOKLYN BLVDELM CREEK BLVD NRECYCLING &PROBLEMWASTEDROP-OFFCENTER96TH STTo St. Cloud98TH STEE169PKOHARDDSOLBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkBloomingtonBrooklyn Park Transfer Stationand Recycling CenterFull and self service areasSouth Hennepin Recycling andProblem Waste Drop-off CenterFull service only8100 Jefferson HighwayBrooklyn Park, 554451400 W 96th St.Bloomington, 55431Hennepin CountyEnvironment and 12-348-377734-104-04-19
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