Household chemicals, hazardous waste, scrap metal, and paint are all examples of items that should not be put in the trash. These items can be brought to The Recycling Zone for proper recycling.

The Recycling Zone is located at:
3365 Dodd Rd (South Highway 149)
Eagan, MN 55121
651-905-4520 

Household chemicals and hazardous waste accepted

  • Aerosols
  • Antifreeze
  • Auto batteries
  • Batteries (all rechargeable, single-use, and button cell)
  • Bug killer
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fireworks
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Gasoline
  • Home sharps (needles, syringes, lancets)*
  • Household cleaners
  • Lawn and garden products
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Paint
  • Pool and spa chemicals 
  • Propane and helium tanks/gas cylinders
  • Thermostats
  • Used oil/filters
  • Weed killer
  • Most products labeled dangerous, flammable, poison, combustible or corrosive

*Place sharps into a rigid container such as plastic laundry detergent bottle with the lid taped shut and label the container "Do not recycle: household sharps."