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Minnetonka disposal guide

How to dispose of batteries in Minnetonka, MN

The right path depends on chemistry. Single-use alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) is trash-safe in 49 states. Lithium-ion (phones, laptops, e-bikes), button-cell, and lead-acid (car) batteries are NOT trash-safe — they need HHW drop-off or retailer take-back.

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Minnetonka basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55305, 55343, 55345
Curbside schedule
Pickup day depends on your hauler. Most provide weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste seasonal April-November. Find your hauler's schedule on their website or your monthly bill.
Bulk pickup
Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler — most include 1-2 items per year free, additional $20-40 each. The city does not run year-round bulk pickup but holds spring + fall yard-waste drop-off events.

Where to dispose of batteries near Minnetonka

  1. 1

    Hennepin County HHW (Brooklyn Park or Bloomington)

    Both county HHW facilities accept any battery type free for residents. Brooklyn Park Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Hwy. Bloomington, 1400 W 96th St.

  2. 2

    Call2Recycle retailer drop-off

    Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Staples, and many Whole Foods accept rechargeable + lithium-ion batteries free. Tape both terminals first.

  3. 3

    Auto-parts retailer for lead-acid

    AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto, NAPA all accept lead-acid batteries free — federal law (40 CFR 266) requires it.

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