What Anoka County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 17 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 3230 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55449; phone 763-324-3400. Checked October 26, 2026.
April–October: Wednesday 1–7 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. November–March: Wednesday 1–7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
There is no charge to use the site; bring identification such as a driver's license as proof of residency. Businesses are not permitted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residents of Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties only. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted: automotive batteries, household batteries (alkaline, lithium-ion, rechargeable, button) and liquid paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Not accepted: appliances, dried paint, electronics, garbage and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Twin through king mattresses and box springs $25 each; crib mattresses $15; mattress toppers $15 (3 inches or less) or $25 (4 inches or more). Checked October 26, 2026.
Large major appliances (refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer, microwave and more) are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Small electronics such as computers, laptops and game systems are $1 per pound; tube TVs and monitors $25–$60 by size. Checked October 26, 2026.
Exercise machines such as treadmills, ellipticals and weight machines are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
The center accepts paint through PaintCare: all brands of leftover paint, stain and varnish in containers of five gallons or smaller, 100 gallons per visit, with lids and original labels. Checked October 26, 2026.
All batteries are accepted, including auto, alkaline and rechargeable; e-bike batteries are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
Resident tires: passenger and light truck $6 off rim, $7 on rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
Corrugated cardboard is accepted; remove tape and staples. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap metal is accepted (no payout); remove non-metal parts and all fuel and fluids. Checked October 26, 2026.
All types of televisions are accepted for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.