Large item collection

You can set out some large items for collection on your pickup day or bring them to a drop-off location.

What to know

As part of your City garbage collection, crews will take up to two large items each week. Attach a note to each item that says "For Solid Waste." If items are not marked, we may not collect them.

Items for your garbage day

Large wood items set out for collection day.

Items we'll take

Non-metal items

Wood tables
Plastic items
Wood or upholstered furniture
Household items

Carpet

Rolls must be under five feet long, less than 12 inches in diameter, and must weigh less than 40 pounds.
Roll and tie the carpet securely with rope, twine or tape. Do not use wire.
Limit two rolls per week.

Items for your recycling day

Image of refrigerator and grill set out for recycling

If large items have recyclable parts, set them out on your recycling day.

Crews will note these items on your recycling day and put a “We’ll be back” sticker on them.
We'll come back the next business day to pick them up.
Once back at our facility, these items will be properly recycled.

Items we'll take

Major appliances

Air conditioners
Freezers and refrigerators
Microwaves
Ovens
Washing machines
Dryers

Freezers and refrigerators: Remove doors on refrigerators and freezers and set next to the item.

Electronics

TVs
Computers
Computer monitors
Accessories (speakers, keyboard, mice)

Mattresses

Mattresses
Box springs
Hide-a-beds

Waterlogged mattresses are not recyclable: To avoid rain and snow, do not put mattresses out until the morning of your recycling pickup. Or tell tell us ahead of time and we'll let the crews know.

Metal items

Aluminum doors
Basketball hoops (remove all concrete)
Chairs
Filing cabinets
Shelves
Swing sets
Pipes
Poles (must be under 6 feet and free of concrete)
Small metal items such as pots, pans, hangers and nails (place in a box and set full boxes next to your cart)

Drop-off locations

Get rid of items right away by bringing them to a drop-off location. You can use up to six cleanup vouchers at the South Transfer Station each year. Each voucher is valid for up to two large recyclable items.

South Transfer Station

Hennepin County Green Disposal Guide