Minnesota
Recycling drop-off
Anoka County recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residential HHW only, no businesses/schools/organizations. County page consistently lists Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington; later section also includes Dakota while opening paragraph omits Dakota. Dakota residents should call to confirm. Sherburne/Wright not eligible.
Hours
- November-March: Wednesday 1:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- April-October: Wednesday 1:00-7:00 p.m.; Thursday/Friday/Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Qualifying household hazardous waste | No charge. Bring driver license or utility bill residency proof. |
Hazardous waste
HHW only under listed residential rules. No explosives, radioactive material, asbestos or business hazardous waste. Specific acceptance does not authorize all hazardous substances.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and following Friday, Christmas Eve/Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Specialized HHW facility, not general trash/electronics recycling.
- Accepted listed household material: aerosols with contents, antifreeze/oils/filters, automotive/household batteries, fuels, liquid paint/strippers/thinners, pesticides, propane, sharps, fluorescent/HID/CFL lamps, mercury, lead tackle and vapes.
- NOT accepted: appliances, asbestos, dried paint, electronics, empty containers, explosives, garbage, radioactive waste or tires.
- Do not mix products. Keep labeled sealed containers no larger than 5 gallons, upright in sturdy boxes. Leaking container inside secure outer container; do not tape fluorescent tubes together.
- Follow cones to back of building, drive to kiosk with ID ready to scan, stay in car for staff unloading.
- Eligibility conflict on same official page: Dakota included in detailed Who Can Use but absent from introductory list. Both disclosed, call before Dakota-origin trip. Businesses include rental properties, associations, government, nonprofit and home businesses, even when waste stored in a house.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.