Garbage

Unacceptable items

Some items cannot go in your garbage container.

Bulk items
Electronics
Hazardous waste

Disposing bulk items and electronics

Residents may make special arrangement with Dick’s Sanitation, Inc. (DSI), to pick up bulk items and electronics for a fee. DSI will bill and collect directly with residents.

Make arrangements with DSI before putting these items on your curb for pickup.

Visit DSI
952-469-2239

Item	Charge
Air conditioner	$35.00
Brush (per bundle)	$3.00
Car tire	$5.00 each
Car tire with rim	$10.00 each
Dishwasher	$25.00
Dryer	$25.00
Freezer	$35.00
Mattress/box spring	$35.00
Microwave oven	$25.00
Refrigerator	$25.00
Stove	$25.00
Washer	$25.00
Electronics Computers Keyboards Copiers Scanners Printers Fax machines Televisions Console televisions Video players/recorders Video cassette players/recorders Similar devices	$40.00 each
Bulk electronics	$0.29 per pound

Disposing of household hazardous waste

Improper use or disposal of hazardous materials can be harmful to human health and the environment. Residents should contact their county's authorized disposal center how to dispose of materials.

Words on label	Example of material
Danger	Paint
Caution	Paint and other adhesive thinners
Warning	Stains
Poison	Varnishes
Flammable	Paint removers
Combustible	Cleaners
Toxic	Adhesives
Corrosive	Old gasoline
Contains petroleum distallates	Batteries such as rechargeable, car and NiCad
Contains acid	Fluorescent bulb (remove from fixtures)
Contains lye	CFL bulbs
Causes burns to the skin	Smoke detectors
Protect skin and eyes	Mercury thermometers

Rice County household hazardous waste

Dakota County household hazardous waste

Cart sizes available

Northfield residents have a choice for the size of the cart that best suit their disposal needs.

Cart options	20 gallon	35 gallon	64 gallon	96 gallon
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Width	19''	19''	24''	26''
Depth	22.7''	23.75''	27''	34.5''
Height	32.5''	37.5''	41.5''	46''
Service available	Garbage	Garbage	Garbage, recycling, yard waste	Garbage, recycling, yard waste