South Hennepin Recycling And Problem Waste Drop-Off Center
Recycling Center in Bloomington, Minnesota
About This Location
The South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center at 1400 West 96th Street in Bloomington is one of two Hennepin County-operated public drop-off facilities where residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, large appliances, tires, single-sort recycling, cardboard, organics, and a wide range of problem materials. The facility operates a convenient drive-thru service—visitors stay in their vehicles while staff retrieve items—and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both a Free Product Center (temporarily closed for construction as of mid-2025) and an organics drop-off are available on site. Use of the facility is primarily limited to Hennepin County households, with household hazardous waste also accepted from residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.
What South Hennepin Recycling And Problem Waste Drop-Off Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
This facility does not accept mattresses/box springs (Brooklyn Park only), yard waste, medicines, garbage, construction debris, commercial hazardous waste, asbestos, ammunition, or explosives. Bicycle and commercial tires are also excluded.
Fees
- Tires (passenger/light truck, with or without rims, under 4 ft diameter) — $5 each; max 16 per load, 32 per household per year
- TVs, computer monitors, and laptops — $10 each
- Large appliances (standard) — $15 each; no commercial appliances
- Gas-powered appliances — $30 each
- All other accepted materials (HHW, batteries, electronics peripherals, recycling, organics, etc.) — Free
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off, drive-thru service. Primarily for Hennepin County households. Household hazardous waste accepted from residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. Small businesses may drop off limited recycling and organics only. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents should remain in their vehicles; staff retrieve items. Items should be in the trunk, truck bed, or trailer. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest times; Wednesdays and Thursdays are recommended for shorter waits. Businesses should avoid 10–11 a.m. Tuesday–Friday and are recommended to visit Tuesday–Thursday afternoons.
Programs & events
- Free Product Center — Both Hennepin County drop-off facilities offer reusable paint, automotive products, cleaners, adhesives, and other products for free pick-up. Residents must be 18 or older. Limit of 10 items per week; aerosol cans limited to 2 per week; reselling prohibited. NOTE: As of May 2025, the Bloomington Free Product Center is temporarily closed due to construction; the drop-off facility remains open.
- Organics Recycling Drop-Off — Food scraps and organic materials accepted from Hennepin County households and small businesses, Tuesday through Saturday. Limit of five bags per day per household or small business. Organics must be generated in Hennepin County.
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off — Accepted from households in Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. Covers paints, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, fluorescent lamps, and more.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bloomington drop-off facility open on Mondays or Sundays?
No. The South Hennepin facility is closed on both Sunday and Monday. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do they charge a fee to drop off tires?
Yes. The current fee is $5 per tire (with or without rims), for tires under 4 feet in diameter. You may drop off up to 16 tires per load, and no more than 32 tires per household per year. Bicycle and commercial tires are not accepted.
Can I bring materials from my home-based business or non-profit?
Household hazardous waste from businesses—including home businesses and non-profits—is not accepted. Limited recycling and organics from Hennepin County small businesses are allowed, subject to quantity limits (one pickup-truck load of recycling per week, five bags of organics per day).
I live in Dakota County—can I use this Bloomington drop-off center?
For household hazardous waste only, yes—HHW is accepted from residents of Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. However, recycling and organics drop-off is limited to Hennepin County households and small businesses.
Can I drop off a mattress at the Bloomington facility?
No. Mattresses and box springs ($25 each) are accepted only at the Brooklyn Park Recycling Center and Transfer Station, not at the Bloomington location.
Is the Free Product Center at the Bloomington location currently open?
As of May 2025, the Free Product Center at the Bloomington facility is temporarily closed due to construction work on site. The drop-off facility itself remains fully open. Check hennepin.us for the latest update on when the Free Product Center will reopen.
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