Microwave Recycling in Blaine, MN

Microwaves are $15 at Blaine's monthly Recycling Saturday.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a microwave in Blaine

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BlaineNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Blaine Monthly Recycling SaturdaysCity service · Blaine$15
How it works
Monthly drop-off on the third Saturday (no event in January), 8 a.m.–noon, at Recycling Technologies (entrance 1525 99th Lane NE, Blaine). Per-item fees for TVs, appliances, mattresses, tires, batteries and exercise equipment; scrap metal and laptops free. Cash or check.
Cost & rules
Fees
Microwave $15
- Third Saturday of the month (not January), 8 a.m.–noon; cash or check.
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Ramsey County Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Blaine · 1700 Kent Street, RosevilleAnoka County residentsFree
Where
1700 Kent Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Hours
Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday, county holidays and Christmas Eve
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Remove detachable non-electric parts such as glass trays.
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Coon Rapids Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Blaine · 1827 111th Avenue NW, Coon RapidsAnoka County residents$15
Where
1827 111th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Hours
April–September: Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 1–7 p.m., Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. October–March: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon and holidays.
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Large major appliance $15.00 each
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Washington County South Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Blaine · 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, WoodburyAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed county holidays
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Fees
Microwave	$15

Fees for microwaves
Large major appliance	$15.00 each

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

More about microwaves

Minnesota rules

Displays built into washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, ovens, dishwashers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers and air purifiers are not video display devices under the electronics law, and telephones are excluded too. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.1310 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab)
Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab)

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Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Recycling Drop-off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Saint Paul Public Works
- The Environmental Center does not accept cardboard or other recycling from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics and Small Appliances Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ramsey County
- Electronics, kitchen countertop appliances and small electric items can be dropped off free of charge; open to residents of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Carver and Scott counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kitchen countertop appliances accepted include microwaves, toasters, coffee makers and blenders; remove detachable non-electric parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
Environmental Centers (opens in new tab) · Washington County
- Open to residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties; show your driver's license or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics accepted: cell phones and tablets; computers, monitors, printers and accessories; gaming consoles; items with rechargeable batteries; microwaves; TVs, DVD players and VCRs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Center FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- The Recycling Center is open to residents of Anoka County only. Checked October 26, 2026.
A to Z Recycling List (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- Large major appliances (refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer, microwave and more) are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Monthly Recycling Saturdays (opens in new tab) · City of Blaine
- Blaine's recycling drop-off day is the third Saturday of the month (none in January), 8 a.m.–noon, at Recycling Technologies, entrance 1525 99th Lane NE; cash or check. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Humidifiers and microwaves are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.1310 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Displays built into washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, ovens, dishwashers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers and air purifiers are not video display devices under the electronics law, and telephones are excluded too. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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