Before you throw items away, check out some ways your can share items that are still useable to others. There are people all around the Twin Cities looking for furniture, windows, doors, large toys, and other useful items. For more information look at, Reduce through Reuse.

Bulky Items 

Any item that is too large to fit inside the cart, or a garbage bag, is considered a bulky item. You must arrange for curbside collection by contacting Waste Management at 952-890-1100 or submitting an online request.

A yearly limit of 4 bulky items per residence is provided. Additional items can be collected for a cost of $25 per item.

Examples of bulky items:

• Children toys, such as big wheels, bicycles and doll houses 
• Household furniture such as chairs, small dressers, nightstands, small tables, bed frames, sectionals (each section counts as one).
• Housing fixtures
• Miscellaneous household items such as infant/toddler car seats, small BBQ grills (no propane tank), lawnmowers (no gasoline), wheelbarrows, vacuum cleaners
• Mattresses and Box Springs - Second Chance Recycling accepts these for a small fee.
• Carpet and rugs - Cut into 4 foot sections, roll and bundle. Weight limit of 35 pounds per roll.
• Tires without rims

Non-acceptable items (list is not all inclusive - call Waste Management with questions)

• Automotive Parts
• Batteries
• Propane Tanks, oil, gas - these are hazardous waste
• Tree Stumps
• Glass Panes and mirrors
• Construction materials

Household Appliances

If your item is not in usable condition, call Waste Management at 952-890-1100 to arrange for collection. A yearly limit of 4 appliances per residence can be picked up curbside. Additional collection can be arranged with Waste Management for an additional charge of $25 per item.

Examples of Household appliances:

• Refrigerators and freezers
• Stoves and microwave ovens
• Washers and dryers
• Air conditioners
• Trash compactors or garbage disposals
• Furnaces, pool heaters, and water heaters

Electronics

E-waste such as DVD/CD players, keyboards, laptops, microwaves, modems, speakers, TV, monitors may not be placed in your trash cart.  Call Waste Management at 952-890-1100 to arrange for collection. A yearly limit of 4 electronics per residence can be picked up curbside. Additional collection can be arranged with Waste Management for an additional charge of $25 per item.

Construction Debris

Visit Washington County's Disposal Directory to find a location to recycle or dispose of construction debris.

Construction Dumpters or Bagster Bags can be used to recycle construction materials as well.  Some items such as concrete, tile, lumber, metals, masonry, carpet, insulation can be recycled.  Talk with a local garbage/recycling hauler for more information.  Remember, any dumpster or bagster bag that is placed in the street or right-of-way (boulevard) must obtain an obstruction permit from the Stillwater Engineering Department.

For more recycling and disposal options, call Washington County Public Health at (651) 430-6655 or view the County's guide from Going Green 2024.