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Minnetonka disposal guide

How to dispose of a microwave in Minnetonka, MN

Minnesota's electronics-landfill ban (115A.1310) covers microwaves. Free e-waste recycling at Best Buy + county HHW. Working microwaves often donate easily (Goodwill, Salvation Army). Broken units are scrap metal plus a small PCB.

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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 a microwave near Minnetonka

  1. 1

    Best Buy free recycling

    Every Best Buy accepts countertop microwaves free for recycling. Built-in over-the-range units may not qualify — call ahead.

  2. 2

    Donation (working units)

    Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, and Bridging.org accept working countertop microwaves under 7-8 years old. Demonstrate it works at drop-off.

  3. 3

    County HHW or scrap metal

    Both Hennepin facilities + Ramsey HHW accept microwaves as e-waste. Alternatively: most scrap-metal dealers will accept a broken microwave (small profit on the copper transformer).

Full guide

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The Minnetonka 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:

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