Special Drop-Off

The city of Minnetonka will host two special drop-off events this year – Saturday, June 5 and Saturday, Sept. 25, both from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Minnetonka Public Works, 11522 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Lists of items accepted at these special events, as well as any disposal fees, are listed below and in the May and September editions of the Minnetonka Memo. Please note: no garbage or household hazardous waste will be accepted. For more information, call 952.988.8430.

2010 special one-day drop-off events
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Public Works Facility
11522 Minnetonka Blvd.
East Parking Lot
(Enter by Recycling Drop-off Center)

Minnetonka residents may drop-off the materials listed below. The charge for dropping off each item, if any, is listed in italics.

  • Air conditioner or Water Softener: $20
  • Appliances: $12 each
    Washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, cook top, microwave, freezer, refrigerator, water heater, home furnace, trash compactor, garbage disposer, humidifier or dehumidifier.
  • Batteries: No charge
    All car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and garden tractor batteries are accepted, as well as household batteries (D, C, AA, AAA, 6 & 9 volt cells, button batteries and rechargeable batteries.)
  • Bicycles: No charge
    Bicycles brought to the special drop-off will be given a second chance by Re-Cycle (612.209.6669)
  • Carpet & padding: $1 per square yard for carpet and $1 per square yard for padding.
    Determine the number of square yards of carpet or room size the carpet came from. Roll carpet and tape or tie rolls. Rolls of carpet must not exceed 6 feet in length and up to 12 inches in diameter.
  • Copier or fax machine: $15
  • Doors: $2 and up, depending on size
  • Electronics: $1 per item for all electronics.
    $5 for TV’s and consoles 32 inches or larger.
    Television, stereo console, computer, printer, monitor or radio.
  • Fluorescent bulbs: No charge
    Up to 10 fluorescent bulbs will be accepted per vehicle. No bulbs will be accepted from business or commercial use. Please transport bulbs in a manner to avoid breakage, but don’t tape bulbs.
  • Furniture
    • Chairs: small—$5; large—$10
    • Love seat: $15 each
    • Couch/sofa: $20 each
    • Hide-a-bed: $30 each
    • Sectionals, dressers, chests, tables, & other furniture: $5 and up depending on size
  • Lumber: $2 minimum, based on $25 per cubic yard. No railroad ties, concrete or shingles.
  • Mattresses and box springs: $8 per piece for single or twin size, $12 per piece for double, queen, or king size
  • Propane tanks: small—$1; large (anything larger than a two pound tank)—$5.
  • Scrap metal:
    • Clean scrap metal: no charge for items such as pipe, gutters, swing sets, barbecues, ducting, fencing etc. Clean scrap metal means all plastic, rubber, wood, concrete and hazardous materials must be removed.
    • Dirty scrap metal items: $5 charge
      For example, lawn chair with webbing, barbecues or lawn mower with wheels and/or non-metal parts still attached. (All engines must have oil & gas drained.) Additional charges apply for riding mowers, garden tractors, snow blowers or other large items.
  • Tires: $3 for each car, trailer, or light truck tire, $5 if tire is still on rim. $20 for tractor or truck tire on split rim.
  • Toilets and non-metal sinks: $5 each
  • Windows: $2 and up, depending on size

No garbage or household hazardous waste will be accepted.

Payment will be accepted in cash or local checks payable to the city of Minnetonka. Please note: There will not be a charitable organization at the Special Drop-off accepting clothing and household goods.

Local charitable organizations that accept clothing and household goods include the following:

Bethesda Thrift Shop
913 Mainstreet, Hopkins
952.939.0988
Goodwill Industries
1025 Hill Street, Hopkins
952.935.2760
ARC Hennepin-Carver
Pickup route information: 612.866.8820
Value Village Thrift Store
2751 Winnetka Ave, New Hope
763.544.0006
Vietnam Vets
Pickup route information: 651.778.8387

If you have any questions about this special drop-off, please call 952.988.8430 during business hours (please leave a message if you get voicemail).