June 2, 2005 - Minneapolis neighborhoods and NRP are once again joining with Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services to host 13 Minneapolis Household Hazardous Waste Collection events during the summer of 2005. The materials listed are accepted from individual households/apts/condos only. Businesses (including management/maintenance staff from apartments/condominiums, non-profits, schools, neighborhood and community groups, churches, etc.) must manage their hazardous and problem wastes separately. Businesses call 612-348-3777.

For further information, check the Hennepin County website at www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hcdetailmaster/0,2300,1273_83271_125273248,00.html or email Diane Maltby at Diane.Maltby@co.hennepin.mn.us.

Dates and Locations of Events
Download a Minneapolis map with dates, times and locations in pdf format with this link: http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/images/portal/cit_100003616/8/40/127634087HHW_Events_map_2005.pdf.

Saturday, May 14
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Folwell Middle School Parking Lot
3611 20th Ave. S.

Saturday, June 4
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Armatage Park
58th St. and Russell Ave S.

Saturday, June 18
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Anne Sullivan School Parking Lot
3100 East 28th St.

Saturday, June 25
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Operations Center
3800 Bryant Ave. S.

Saturday, July 16
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Southwest High School Parking Lot
3414 West 47th St.

Saturday, July 23
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Windom Open School Parking Lot
5821 Wentworth Ave. S.

Saturday, July 30
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church Parking Lot
4120 17th Ave. S.

Saturday, August 6
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Edison High School Parking Lot
700 22nd Ave. NE

Thursday, August 11
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Anthony Middle School Parking Lot
5757 Irving Ave. S.

Saturday, August 13
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jenny Lind School Parking Lot
5025 Bryant Ave. N.

Saturday, August 20
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bossen Field Park-North parking lot
56th St. E. and 30th Ave. S.

Saturday, September 10
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Scottish Rite Temple Parking Lot
2011 Dupont Ave. S.

Saturday, September 17
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Arthur Ave. SE at Melbourne Ave.
Prospect Park Neighborhood

Transportation Guidelines

Containers must be 5 gallons or less in size

Place wastes upright in a plastic lined cardboard box

Arrange and secure wastes so they do not tip

Proof of residency is required, please bring your driver's license.

Materials that will be accepted
The materials listed below are accepted from individual households/apts/condos only. Businesses (including management/maintenance staff from apartments/condominiums, non-profits, schools, neighborhood and community groups, churches, etc.) must manage their hazardous and problem wastes separately. Businesses call 612-348-3777 or see related links in the right navigation column at www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hcdetailmaster/0,2300,1273_83271_125273248,00.html.

(Please note: wastes accepted differ from the Spring & Fall Minneapolis Community Collection events for Household Hazardous Wastes)

What's Accepted
adhesives (flammable or petroleum based)
aerosols (pressurized or containing product)
auto wastes (fuel additives, starter fluid, waxes, but no motor oil)
cleaning solvents
corrosives
drain cleaners
driveway sealers
flammable liquids
fuels (gasoline, kerosene, diesel)
fluorescent and HID lamps
household batteries (AA, C, D, rechargeable, etc.)
lead based paint chips
mercury items (thermometers, thermostats, etc.)
rechargeable appliances (cordless tools, weed whips, etc.)
paints, paint stripper, stains, varnishes, thinners
pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.)
photographic and hobby chemicals
wood preservatives
pool chemicals

Materials that will NOT be accepted
Businesses (including management/maintenance staff from apartments/condominiums, non-profits, schools, neighborhood and community groups, churches, etc.) must manage their hazardous and problem wastes separately. Businesses call 612-348-3777 or see related links in the right navigation column at www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hcdetailmaster/0,2300,1273_83271_125273248,00.html.

What's Not Accepted
appliances (see note 1, below)
asbestos (friable)
biological waste (medical & infectious)
business generated waste
compressed gas cylinders & tanks
construction debris
consumer electronics (TVs, radios, VCRs, computers, etc.) (see note 1, below)
empty paint cans
explosives
garbage (food waste, furniture, carpet, lumber, etc.)
lead acid batteries (see note 1, below)
oil (cutting, lubricating, etc.) (see note 1, below)
oil filters/motor oil (see note 1, below)
radioactive wastes
recyclables (cardboard, glass, metal, paper, phone books, plastic, etc.) (see note 1, below)
tires (see note 1, below)
yard waste

note 1: Appliances, recyclables, tires, consumer electronics, motor oil, and oil filters can be dropped off year-round at the County's permanent facilities. See RELATED LINKS for facility hours, directions and general facility information.

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