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Minnetonka disposal guide

How to dispose of a refrigerator in Minnetonka, MN

Refrigerants (Freon, R-134a) must be recovered by an EPA-certified technician before disposal — Clean Air Act § 608. Best Buy haul-away ($30-50), city bulk pickup, and Xcel Energy's appliance recycling program ($35-50 rebate for working units) all handle this. Never trash.

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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 refrigerator near Minnetonka

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    Xcel Energy refrigerator rebate ($35-50 paid to you)

    Xcel Energy + Centerpoint operate a free pickup + $35-50 rebate program for working refrigerators + freezers (2nd refrigerators ineligible if Energy Star Most Efficient model). Schedule at xcelenergy.com/recycle.

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    Best Buy haul-away ($30-50)

    Best Buy offers in-home haul-away when delivering a new fridge ($30-50). They handle EPA-compliant refrigerant recovery.

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    City bulk pickup or county HHW

    Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities offer free or discounted bulk pickup for major appliances 1-4 times per year. Confirm refrigerant-recovery handling before scheduling.

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