Microwave Recycling in Brooklyn Park, MN

Microwaves cost $10 at the Brooklyn Park drop-off day and $15 at the Hennepin County transfer station in town.

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

7 ways to get rid of a microwave in Brooklyn Park

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Brooklyn ParkNo 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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Hennepin County Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (drop-off facility)Drop-off · 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn ParkHennepin County residents$15
Where
8100 Jefferson Highway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and listed holidays
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Large appliance $15.00 each
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Brooklyn Park special material drop-off dayCity service · Brooklyn ParkBrooklyn Park residents$10
How it works
Twice-yearly drop-off at the Operations and Maintenance campus, 8300 Noble Avenue North, for residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope (next: April 24, 2027, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.). Free: batteries, cardboard, most electronics, scrap metal, bicycles. Paid: appliances $10, computers/monitors/TVs $5, mattresses and box springs $20, tires $2. Cash or check.
Cost & rules
Fees
Appliance $10
- Held twice a year at 8300 Noble Avenue North; pay by cash or check.
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Brooklyn Park fall bulky waste curbside cleanupCity service · Brooklyn ParkBrooklyn Park residentsCost not listed
How it works
Annual fall curbside cleanup covering about one third of the city each year (date by postcard). Limits: two appliances, two pieces of unusable furniture, two mattresses or box springs, one truck bed of general junk. No batteries, cardboard, computers, paint, tires or TVs.
Cost & rules
- Your area is served once every few years; check the postcard or city map for your date.
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Ramsey County Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Brooklyn Park · 1700 Kent Street, RosevilleHennepin 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.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Hennepin County Bloomington Drop-off FacilityDrop-off · outside Brooklyn Park · 1400 West 96th Street, BloomingtonHennepin County residents$15
Where
1400 West 96th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and listed holidays
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Large appliance $15.00 each
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Washington County South Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Brooklyn Park · 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, WoodburyHennepin 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 for microwaves
Large appliance	$15.00 each

Fees
Appliance	$10

Fees for microwaves
Large appliance	$15.00 each

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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)

More Minnesota rules (5)

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

Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling (opens in new tab) · Hennepin County Environment and Energy
- The facilities serve Hennepin County households only; household hazardous waste is also accepted from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington County households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill, is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances are $15 each, including air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, dryers, freezers, microwaves, ranges, refrigerators, stoves, washers and stackable washer-dryers. 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 Events (opens in new tab) · City of Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance
- Twice a year Brooklyn Park hosts a special material drop-off at 8300 Noble Avenue North for residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances such as freezers, microwaves, refrigerators and washer/dryers are $10 each; computers, monitors and TVs $5 each; mattresses/box springs $20 each; tires $2 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Every fall there is a bulky waste curbside cleanup for about one third of the city; residents get a postcard with their date. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limits: unusable furniture two, mattresses or box springs two, appliances two; general junk one level truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances (limit 2) such as microwaves, refrigerators, stoves and washers; tie doors shut and place apart from other waste. 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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