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Household Hazardous Waste

Unwanted household materials that are flammable, an oxidizer, corrosive, toxic, reactive, or contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are considered hazardous waste. These common products can harm human health and the environment if used, stored or disposed of improperly. 

If a container has the words: POISON, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION on the label and still has product left over it cannot go in the trash. 

Examples of Household Hazardous Waste:

Automotive ProductsHousehold ProductsLawn and Garden ProductsPersonal Care Products
  • Antifreeze
  • Automotive fluids
  • Gasoline
  • Lead-acid batteries
  • Oil Filters
  • Used Oil
  • Adhesives
  • Aerosols
  • Cleaners
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Mercury-containing items
  • Paint
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Stains and varnishes
  • Bug Killers/Repellents
  • Herbicides
  • Pesticides
  • Poisons
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Weed Killer
  • Nail polish
  • Hair spray
  • Needles/Syringes
  • Perfume and cologne

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Disposal Sites

Box of common household items including cleaning sprats, paint, motor oil, and lightbulbs.

Ramsey County collects and manages hazardous waste at a year round collection site and seasonal collection events throughout the year.

Please note: Electronics are not accepted. Visit the Electronics page for disposal options.  

Year-round Site
Environmental Center
1700 Kent St, Roseville

Hours (December - March)
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday: Closed

Hours (April - November)
Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Monday: Closed

View a Map of Hazardous Waste Collection Sites
 

A young woman in a hijab placing a container with pills in it into a secure drop-off slot.

Medicine Collection Program

Safely dispose of unwanted, expired and unused medicines for free at one of the public drop boxes or at participating private businesses in Ramsey County. Safe disposal of unwanted medicine helps prevent crime, drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Not flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash helps protect our environment.

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Ramsey County is now accepting needles, syringes, and lancets at both their mobile and year-round household hazardous waste collection sites. Check their website for more information. 

Two dirty cans of used interior paint.

Paint Recycling

Numerous hardware stores throughout the state accept leftover cans of latex and oil paint from households and painting contractors. To find a store near you, check this paint drop-off site locator.

Updated: October 13, 2020

Last Edited: July 1, 2025