The winter schedule is now in effect for the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101
st Ave. NE, Blaine.
Winter hours will end March 31, 2020. The facility will be open 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Household hazardous wastes that are accepted include acids, aerosol cans with product remaining, drain cleaner, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, liquid paint, liquid mercury, mercury thermometers, motor oil, oven cleaner, paint stripper, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, stains, varnishes, and wood preservatives.
Residents dropping materials off at the site must provide proof of county residency, such as a driver's license. The facility accepts household hazardous waste from residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties. Businesses, organizations and schools may not bring hazardous waste to the facility.
Wastes that are not accepted include ammunition, appliances, batteries, dried paint, electronics, empty containers, radioactive wastes, railroad ties, and tires. For disposal options for unacceptable wastes, call Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or e-mail
recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.
For more information or directions to the facility, call Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions or go to AnokaCounty.us/hhw.