I need to get rid of some old gasoline, paint, and other hazardous waste products. Does the Fire Department take these items?
No. For disposal of household chemicals such as paint, used oil, gas, pesticides and cleaners, please contact the Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station. They are located at 8100 Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park and can be reached by calling 612-348-6500 or 612-348-6509.

The South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center is located at 1400 West 96th Street in Bloomington and can be reached by calling 612-348-6500 or 612-348-6509.

For detailed information on what is accepted and operational days and hours, please visit their website.Hennepin County Recycling Center Website

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1. How big is the Wayzata Fire Department?
2. Is assistance from the fire department going to cost me?
3. Why can't I park in the fire lane? Obviously, if the building is on fire, I'll go move my car.
4. Can the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?
5. What size fire extinguisher do I need for my home or business?
6. I need to get rid of some old gasoline, paint, and other hazardous waste products. Does the Fire Department take these items?
7. Why does the Fire Department respond with the North Memorial Ambulance to motor vehicle accidents?
8. Why do fire trucks respond to emergency medical calls?
9. When an emergency vehicle is approaching while I'm driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?
10. I have noticed a "flood light" blinking at an intersection when fire trucks are approaching, what is this?
11. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
12. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in a roof during a fire? It seems that they are causing more damage.