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Clear the clutter and recycle with confidence at Recycling Drop-Off event

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Give unwanted items a new purpose at Bloomington's annual Recycling Drop-Off event on Saturday, September 26, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 10500 Hampshire Ave. S., the Public Works Western Maintenance Facility. This event helps residents recycle materials that are not accepted in curbside recycling and keeps reusable resources out of landfills.

A variety of items will be accepted. Some materials are free to recycle and others require a small fee. Only cash and check are accepted as payment. Please note: Fees for some items have changed from previous years, including paper shredding. The first standard-size bag or box of paper is free, and each additional bag or box is $5. Review the fees below before attending.

Planning ahead will help make your visit quick and efficient. Before loading your vehicle, review the complete list of accepted materials, fees and other event details at blm.mn/drop-off.

What is ACCEPTED

Appliances – $10 each

  • Dehumidifiers

  • Microwaves

  • Stoves

  • Refrigerators

  • Washers and dryers

  • Water heaters

  • Air conditioners

Mattresses and box springs – $25 each

Crib mattresses – $10 each

Tires – $5 each

Electronics – Fees vary

  • CRT/tube TVs and monitors – $20

  • Flat-panel TVs, computer monitors, laptops – $10

Other electronics – free, including:

  • Computer accessories such as keyboards, mice and speakers

  • Cords

  • Cell phones

  • Printers

  • Stereos

  • VCR/DVD players

Scrap metal – free

Bicycles – free

New this year: Paper for on-site shredding – first bag or box free; $5 for each additional bag or box

  • A standard bag is approximately the size of a paper grocery bag.

  • A standard box is approximately the size of a banker’s box.

  • Oversized bags, boxes or other containers will be counted as multiple units based on size.

  • Staples are OK. Please remove all binders.

What is NOT ACCEPTED

  • Building materials

  • Carpet

  • Concrete

  • Exercise equipment

  • Furniture

  • Household hazardous waste

  • Light bulbs

  • Paint

  • Trash