Minneapolis offers scheduled bulk-item pickup for large items and appliances for a fee. Hennepin County drop-off centers accept HHW and electronics. Illegal dumping is a misdemeanor.
Residential customers can schedule curbside bulk pickup through Solid Waste for mattresses, furniture, large toys, carpet rolls, and small quantities of construction debris for a per-item fee. Appliances with refrigerants require separate handling and fees for freon recovery. Free scheduled pickups may be available for income-qualified households through Hennepin County programs. Residents may also self-haul to Hennepin County Transfer Stations or drop-off facilities. Electronics, hazardous waste, paint, and tires must go to specialized drop-off sites; they cannot be put in regular carts. Illegal dumping in alleys, parks, or vacant lots is a misdemeanor under city code and can be reported to 311.
Illegal dumping is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and restitution for cleanup. Putting prohibited items in carts results in contamination tags and refusal of collection.
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