Saint Paul hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal for Saint Paul and West Saint Paul
Saint Paul and West Saint Paul are neighboring cities in different counties, so residents use different county hazardous-waste programs. Saint Paul is in Ramsey County and uses the Ramsey County Environmental Center. West Saint Paul is in Dakota County and uses Dakota County resources such as the Recycling Zone in Eagan.
Saint Paul residents use Ramsey County programs
Ramsey County’s year-round Environmental Center is at 1700 Kent Street in Roseville. The published schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Sunday and Monday closed. Verify holidays and current instructions before visiting.
Accepted household hazardous waste includes categories such as paint, cleaners, automotive fluids, solvents, pesticides, mercury products, sharps, propane tanks and batteries. Keep materials upright, labeled and separate during transport.
West Saint Paul residents use Dakota County programs
West Saint Paul is in Dakota County. Dakota County directs residents to the Recycling Zone in Eagan for accepted household hazardous waste, electronics, small appliances and recyclables. Most accepted residential items are free, although selected electronics and tires can have fees.
Do not choose a facility based only on the words “Saint Paul” in the search result. Residency and county determine which public program applies.
Hazardous materials do not belong in junk loads
Dakota Valley does not haul wet chemicals, gasoline, pesticides, unknown liquids, loose sharps or other hazardous products with ordinary furniture and household junk. Separate these materials before sending cleanout photos.
After hazardous products are removed, Dakota Valley can quote furniture, appliances, shelving, boxes and other approved non-hazardous material from Saint Paul, West Saint Paul and surrounding routes.
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Official local resources.
Facility hours, accepted materials and fees can change. Check the official source and call ahead when needed.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Where does Saint Paul household hazardous waste go?
Saint Paul residents use Ramsey County’s Environmental Center in Roseville for accepted household hazardous waste.
Where does West Saint Paul hazardous waste go?
West Saint Paul is in Dakota County, so residents use Dakota County programs such as the Recycling Zone in Eagan.
Can paint and motor oil go in the trash?
Products with hazardous material remaining should use the appropriate county program rather than household trash.
Will Dakota Valley haul household chemicals?
No. Separate chemicals and hazardous materials before scheduling an ordinary junk-removal pickup.
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Need bulky non-hazardous items removed?
Text photos and your city for a written quote and pickup window. Hazardous materials must use an approved county program.