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2023 Citywide recycling drop-off

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You’re invited to recycle large items and paper for on-site shredding at the City’s second citywide recycling drop-off event on Saturday, September 30, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Western Maintenance Center, 10500 Hampshire Avenue South. The event is open to all Bloomington residents. Certain items will be accepted at no cost and fees will apply for other items. Cash and checks are the only forms of payment accepted. Below is the list for what is and is not accepted. For more information visit blm.mn/drop-off or contact Public Works Maintenance at 952-563-8760.

What is ACCEPTED

 

  • Appliances – $10 each 
  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Dishwashers
  • Microwaves
  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves
  • Water heaters
  • Mattresses and box springs – $20 each 
  • Crib mattresses $5
  • Tires – $3 each
  • Electronics – $10 each
  • Computers
  • Monitors
  • Tablets
  • TVs 
  • Other electronics – No charge 
  • Cell phones
  • Computer accessories, including keyboard and mice 
  • Cords
  • Game consoles
  • Headphones
  • Printers
  • Stereos
  • VCRs/DVD players
  • Other items accepted with no charge 
  • Bicycles (Accepted in any condition)
  • Scrap metal (Remove all pieces that are not metal)
  • Paper for on-site shredding

What is NOT ACCEPTED

  • Building materials
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Exercise equipment
  • Furniture
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Light bulbs
  • Paint
  • Trash