How to dispose of fluorescent bulbs in Brooklyn Park, MN
Every fluorescent bulb (CFL or tube) contains mercury and is federally regulated as universal waste (40 CFR 273). Recycling is required. Free drop-off at Home Depot, Lowe's, IKEA (CFLs only) or any county HHW facility. LED bulbs do not contain mercury and are trash-safe.
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Brooklyn Park basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55428, 55443, 55444, 55445
- Curbside schedule
- Brooklyn Park does NOT operate its own curbside collection — residents contract directly with a licensed Hennepin County hauler. Pickup day varies by hauler and address. Most provide weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, and seasonal yard-waste pickup April-November.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler, not the city. Most Brooklyn Park haulers include 1-2 bulk items per year free; additional items $15-40 each. Call your hauler directly or use ClearPath's pickup booking flow.
Where to dispose of fluorescent bulbs near Brooklyn Park
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Home Depot, Lowe's, IKEA
Every major hardware retailer in MN takes CFLs free at the customer service counter. No appointment. Bag intact bulbs in their original packaging or a plastic bag for transport.
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Hennepin or Ramsey County HHW
Both Hennepin facilities (Brooklyn Park, Bloomington) and Ramsey County HHW accept all fluorescent bulbs — including long T8/T12 tubes that most retailers won't take. Wrap tubes in their original sleeve or bubble wrap.
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Broken bulb cleanup
Open windows for 10 minutes, leave the room, then scoop fragments with stiff paper or cardboard, use tape for small pieces, wipe area with damp paper towel. Seal in a glass jar labeled "BROKEN FLUORESCENT — HHW" and take to HHW.
Read the complete fluorescent bulb disposal guide
The Brooklyn Park options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
Fluorescent bulb disposal — full guide →All disposal guides for Brooklyn Park, MN
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