Ramsey County Hazardous Waste drop-off sites

In spite of the April snow, you might still in spring cleaning mode, and are looking to find places to dispose of materials like old paint, Christmas lights, and certain kinds of cleaners.

Ramsey County offers hazardous waste disposal both year-round and on a seasonal basis. From April to October, on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., you can go to these sites to drop off your items:


April | Maplewood | 1905 Van Dyke St, 55109 | Aldrich Arena parking lot

May | Arden Hills | 1352 Ben Franklin Dr, 55112

June | Roseville | 1725 Kent St, 55113

July | Arden Hills | 1352 Ben Franklin Dr, 55112
(closed July 4)
August | Saint Paul | 848 Pleasant Ave, 55102

September | Saint Paul | 1616 Como Ave, 55108 | State Fairgrounds

October | Maplewood | 1905 Van Dyke St, 55109 | Aldrich Arena parking lot


You can also take your items year-round to a place called Bay West, Inc., at 5 Empire Drive in St. Paul.


Their hours are as follows:


December - March
Friday | 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday | 9 am - 4 pm


April - October
Tuesday - Friday | 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday | 9 am - 4 pm


November
Thursday - Friday | 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday | 9 am - 4 pm


What to remember when going to any of the collection sites:

• Bring proof of residency, such as a driver's license.
• Open to residents of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota and Carver Counties.
• Remain in your vehicle while a technician unloads your hazardous waste. 
• You may be asked to answer a short survey, your answers will help improve the household hazardous waste program.

A list of acceptable items for drop-off can be found here.


If you are looking to dispose of an item, but can't find it on the list, Ramsey County has also provided an A to Z disposal guide.

For questions on this program, please call (651) 633-EASY (3279) or e-mail them.


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