Planning & Zoning Administration

Solid Waste - Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous wastes are waste materials that can be harmful to human health and or the environment if used, stored, or thrown away improperly. These wastes are the leftovers from common household products we all have in our homes. To protect our environment, do not dispose of household hazardous waste products in your trash, down your sewers, or on the ground.

Residents of Sherburne County may dispose of their HHW, FREE OF CHARGE at:

  • Tri-County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
    601 North 20th Avenue
    St. Cloud, MN
    Phone: 800-450-6140
    Location
  • Collection Events
    Sherburne County residents may also take advantage of the mobile collection events.

Scheduled Collection Events:

DateCityLocation (click for image)Time
May 3, 2010Santiago Santiago Township Hall3pm-6pm
May 12, 2010Becker Kolbinger Park3pm-6pm
May 24, 2010Zimmerman Sherburne County Public Works Garage3pm-6pm
June 28, 2010Clear Lake Lot East of Fire Department3pm-6pm
Aug 30-31, 2010Elk River Sherburne County Fairgrounds 3pm-6pm
Sept 1, 2010Orrock KJ's Refuge Bar & Grill3pm-6pm

The following is a list of the most common household hazardous waste products, which are accepted at the locations noted above. Tri-County Household Hazardous Waste will not accept large quantities of gasoline and motor oil.

  • Cleaning products such as drain openers, oven cleaners, polish, and spot removers.
  • Automotive products such as motor oil, gasoline, brake and transmission fluids, antifreeze, oil filters, auto batteries, polishes, and wax.
  • Pesticides such as weed killers, insecticides, and fertilizers.
  • Paint and paint products such as thinners, paint removers, stains and varnishes, aerosol cans, epoxies, and adhesives.
  • Miscellaneous items such as driveway sealers, roofing tar, hobby and photo chemicals, and fluorescent bulbs (limit 10 bulbs per vehicle).
  • Hazardous metals such as lead and mercury.