Garbage

Items that belong in the garbage include:

• Dirty plastic bags and film
  • Plastic bags and film that are clean and dry can be brought to a plastic bag drop-off location for recycling
• Personal care products, diapers and pet waste
• Wrappers from chips, candy, condiments, and foil drink pouches
• Non-recyclable glass and ceramics.
  • Window glass, drinking and cooking glasses, ceramics, and mirrors
• Non-recyclable and non-compostable paper, plastic, and plastic-lined paper
  • Decorative paper plates, cups, to-go containers, straws and utensils
  • Plastics #3, #6, and #7
  • Plastics that are black in color
• Durable items
  • Non-usable clothing and shoes
  • Household decor 
  • Large plastic items like storage tubs and kid's swimming pools
  • Kids toys and sports equipment
  • Garden hoses and window blinds

We will not pick up the following items:

• Auto parts
• Building materials (construction and demolition debris)
• Dirt / soil
• Household hazardous waste (motor oil, oil filters, paints, chemicals, etc.)
• Liquids
• Rechargeable batteries
• Railroad ties
• Tires

You can bring these items to a drop-off location. For options, see Hennepin County’s Green Disposal Guide