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Lawn, Yard and Garden Equipment
Includes: Chain Saws, Chainsaws, Edgers, Hedge Trimmers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Lawnmowers, Leaf Blowers, Leaf Shredders, Log Splitters, Pressure Washers, Snow Blowers, Snowblowers, Tillers, Weed Wackers, Wood Chippers, Yard Vacuums
Accepted At These Hennepin County Facilities. Proof of residency required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).
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Item Accepted As: Recycling Household Hazardous Waste |
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No Fee |
Drain all gas and oil from the machine and remove all non-metal parts before dropping off equipment.
Lawn and garden equipment contain multiple parts that have different recycling and disposal requirements. Lawn and garden equipment may contain gasoline, oil, rechargeable batteries, tires and plastic parts.
Fluids
Gas-powered equipment may contain gasoline, oil and other fluids.
Fluids are accepted at both facilities for no fee. Fluids must be removed from the equipment - drain gasoline and oil for 24 hours before bringing in the equipment.
See Gas & Fuels and Oil & Oil Filters for more information.
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable equipment will contain a rechargeable battery that must be recycled. Batteries are accepted at both facilities for no fee.
If you cannot remove the rechargeable battery, bring the entire piece of equipment in for recycling.
See Batteries for more information.
Tires and wheels
Wheels that are not air-filled (typically found on lawn mowers) should be removed and placed in the trash.
Air-filled tires (typically found on lawn tractors) are accepted at both facilities for a fee of $3 per tire. Deflate air-filled tires. See Tires for more information.
Scrap metal
All metal – with non-metal parts removed – is accepted as scrap metal for recycling at both facilities for no fee.
See Scrap Metal for more information.
Non-metal parts
Non-metal parts can be thrown in your household garbage. Non-metal parts may include plastic housing, rubber handles, plastic caps, etc.
For large items, contact your garbage hauler for special requirements and preparation.
See Landfills and Transfer Stations for additional disposal options.
Electric-powered equipment
Electric-powered implements are usually made of a combination of plastic and metal parts that are too difficult to deconstruct. These can be thrown in your household trash. (Example: Plug-in leaf blower)
Reuse
If the equipment still works, try finding a new home for it first. Ask neighbors or relatives, or look for reuse options in your community.
See Donation Opportunities for more information.