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Anoka County, MN Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Bulk pickup
Pre-schedule and pre-pay hauler
HHW facility
3230 101st Ave NE, Blaine
HHW cost
Free with county ID
Not accepted at HHW
Appliances, electronics, garbage
Find a site
County Recycling & Disposal Directory

Summary

Large items are not put at the curb loose. Residents pre-arrange and pre-pay bulk pickup through their city hauler, or use Anoka County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility and recycling directory for appliances, electronics, and hazardous materials.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

All residents should call to schedule bulk item collection. If you do not have the premium service level, then you must contact Walters Recycling and Refuse at 763-780-8464, before your pick-up day to pre-pay for bulk collection pick-up. All appliances and bulk item services are to be pre-paid.

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Full Breakdown

Bulk disposal combines city hauler service and county drop-off sites. In Blaine, residents must schedule and pre-pay bulk item and appliance collection with Walters Recycling and Refuse before pickup day; Coon Rapids residents arrange bulk pickup with their licensed hauler. For hazardous materials, the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 3230 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, accepts paint, gasoline, oil, batteries, and similar wastes free with proof of county residency, but does not take appliances, electronics, or garbage. Those items use Anoka County's Recycling and Disposal Directory to find a drop-off. Illegal dumping of bulk items violates Minn. Stat. 609.68.

Violations & Fines

Dumping bulk items on public or private land without consent is a petty misdemeanor under Minn. Stat. 609.68; abandoned appliances may also be abated by the city at the owner's cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of a couch or appliance in Blaine?
Call your hauler to schedule and pre-pay a bulk pickup. Appliances and bulk items must be prepaid; you cannot leave them loose at the curb.
Where does hazardous waste go in Anoka County?
The county Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Blaine takes paint, oil, gas, and batteries free with proof of residency, but not appliances, electronics, or garbage.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Anoka County

Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash LawsSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsLight RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSignificant RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksHeavy RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome Restrictions

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