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Explosives

Includes: Ammunition, Black Powder, Dynamite, Fireworks, Gun Powder, Marine Flares, Peroxides, Picric Acid, TNT

Not Accepted At Hennepin County Facilities.

Ammunition and explosives are not accepted at Hennepin County drop-off facilities. Some police departments accept ammunition and fireworks for disposal. Call your local police department, not 911.

Explosives include:

• Ammunition
• Dynamite
• Fireworks
• Gun (black) powder 
• Peroxides
• Picric acid
• Marine flares
• Railway torpedoes
• Tri and Di-nitro compounds

Storage and handling

The explosive materials in most consumer fireworks and ammunition may deteriorate even if the products are kept cool and dry. Explosives can also become unstable if subjected to moisture or extreme heat. Other common components, such as black powder, usually won't explode if wet, but could become more unstable after drying. 

Related items

Also see: Fuses (also referred to as road flares).