Recycling
The City of Independence hosts an annual Spring Clean Up Day and is typically held on the first Saturday in May. Please view our Spring Newsletter, Website, and Facebook page for more up to date information as it approaches.
If you are still looking to get rid of a bunch of junk but our Clean Up Day is so far away, below are a couple of great drop off sites:
We hope this helps!
Republic will be offering one-sort recycling and free use of a rolling recycle bin.
If you missed a collection, please contact Republic Services at 763-972-3335.
If you are still looking to get rid of a bunch of junk but our Clean Up Day is so far away, below are a couple of great drop off sites:
- Carver County Environmental Center in Chaska
- DEM-CON in Shakopee and Blaine
We hope this helps!
RECYCLING
The City of Independence contracts with Republic Sanitation for all recycling in the community.Republic will be offering one-sort recycling and free use of a rolling recycle bin.
If you missed a collection, please contact Republic Services at 763-972-3335.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hennepin County's Hazardous Waste Collection Events happening throughout the year give residents many local disposal options for their household hazardous wastes. Residents are encouraged to safely store their household hazardous waste until they are able to attend a collection event.
- Find safe storage tips from Hennepin County's Green Disposal Guide and learn which products to never mix together.
- See the Materials Accepted tab for a full list of materials.
- Browse the List of Items for detailed disposal information and to determine multiple green disposal options for some.
PLEASE NOTE: The county will NOT be accepting electronics at the collection events; household hazardous waste will be accepted only.
If questions, contact Hennepin County at environment@hennepin.us or by calling 612-348-3777.