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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/25/2014

Contact: Christina Schmitt, Environmental Services, 612-596-7740
Meg Knodl, Public Affairs, 612-348-3735

News release

Household hazardous waste collection event in Shorewood October 2–4, 2014

Hennepin County will host a community collection event at the Shorewood Public Works Department on Thursday, October 2, through Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The county will accept many hazardous wastes including household, lawn and garden products; items containing mercury; and fuel wastes. Hazardous wastes will be accepted from households only; wastes from businesses will not be accepted.

Note: Electronics will NOT be accepted at this collection event.

October 2 – 4
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Public Works Department
24200 Smithtown Road
Shorewood, MN  55331

 Hennepin County also provides residents with drop-off facilities that are open year-round at 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington and 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park.

For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items or more information on drop-off facilities, call 612-348-3777 or visit www.hennepin.us/collectionevents.

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