Disposal Guide

Small satellite dishes and satellite receivers can be disposed of in the trash.  Larger dishes should be given directly to a scrap metal dealer.

Proper Disposal

•  The WLSSD Yard Waste Site cannot accept sawdust of any type.

•  Sawdust from treated or painted wood should be disposed of in the garbage. 

Note:  Contact locations before dropping off your scrap metals.
•   Scrap metal can be dropped off at the Materials Recovery Center for no charge.
•  Azcon Corporation   218-722-7703
630 Arthur Ave
Duluth, MN  55802

•  Bay Side Recycling  218-628-3109
22 South 39th Ave.
Duluth, MN  55807

•  Simko  715-394-2705
1901 North 6th St.
Superior, WI  54880

Proper Disposal
•   Check with the vendor or a local scuba supplier to see if they will accept used tanks.
•  Innerspace Scuba accepts used scuba tanks and lead scuba weights.
5211 Miller Trunk Highway   218-726-1010

CAUTION
Contents are under pressure.  Be careful when handling tanks and removing accessory items from any tank, full or empty.

Proper Disposal

Sheetrock can be brought to the Materials Recovery Center for $24/cu yard plus tax (2023).
The following businesses also accept sheetrock:

•   Voyageur Demolition Transfer Station  (218) 345-6302  or 800-719-3366
(2701 Courtland St, Duluth, MN)
•   Demolicious  (218) 628-3880 (306 S Central Ave, Duluth, MN) 
•   Veit Disposal (218) 626-3867 (1100 W Gary St, Duluth, MN)
•   Brookston Transfer Station (218) 453-5692  (8609 Highway 2)
•   Cook Transfer Station (218) 666-2336  (2134 South Beatty Road)
•   Hibbing Roll-off Container (218) 262-6488  (3994 Landfill Road)
•   Hudson Transfer Station (218) 229-3479  (5910 Highway 135 N
•   Lake County Landfill (218) 834-8380 (Two Harbors)
•   Northwoods Transfer Station (218) 365-3895/365-4800 (9384 Hwy 21N)
•   Portage Canister 1-800-450-9278  (6992 Crane Lake Road)
•   Regional Landfill (218) 741-8207  (7831 Highway 135, near Virginia)
•   Soudan Canister – (218) 343-5460  (5160 Highway 169)

WLSSD’s Materials Recovery Center can accept small volumes of skid steer and other heavy equipment tracks from residents only at the Mixed Waste rate of $24/cu yd. Businesses or residents with large loads of unwanted tracks should contact the industrial landfill:

Veit & Company
218-336-5100
1100 W Gary St, Duluth, MN 55808

Proper Disposal

Most small electric appliances can be brought to the WLSSD Materials Recovery Center for recycling (vacuum cleaners $2/each, rest are free to recycle). These belong in a labeled box in the green electronics recycling building.

• Vacuum cleaners are $2/each
  • canister
  • hand-held
  • upright
  • stick
  • robot
  • wet/dry (blower & cord, rest is waste)
• Free small electric appliances include, but are not limited to, these items you would find in a home kitchen or bathroom:
  • mixer, blender, juicer
  • food processor, chopper, dehydrator
  • steamer, cooker, fryer, toaster, toaster oven
  • ice cream maker, chocolate fountain
  • coffee grinder, espresso machine
  • indoor grill, panini maker, skillet, wok
  • hair dryer, curling iron, straightener
• Other outdoor/garage items that classify as small electric appliances:
  • heat gun
  • leaf blower
  • hedge trimmer
  • portable power tools (remove rechargeable batteries and recycle separately)
• Some small electric appliances contain enough metal that they sometimes get recycled with scrap metal instead:
  • sewing machine
  • hedge trimmer
  • metal detector
  • electric chainsaw, pole saw
  • electric string trimmer

Ask the MRC staff if you’re not sure where your small electric appliances go.

Including lawn mowers, string trimmers (Weed Wacker, Weed Whip, etc.), snow blowers, boat motors.

WLSSD’s Materials Recovery Center accepts small engine yard equipment for the Reuse Area or scrap metal recycling at no charge. All fluids must be completely drained and batteries removed.

Smoke Alarms and Detectors with Removable Batteries:

• Household Trash: If you can easily remove the batteries, after removing the batteries, the unit itself can be safely placed in your regular household trash.
• HHW Facility: The removed batteries should be taken to Resource Renew’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility for proper disposal.

 Smoke Alarms and Detectors with Sealed Batteries: If the batteries are sealed and cannot be removed, bring the entire smoke unit to Resource Renew’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.

 Manufacturer Take-Back Program: Many manufacturers offer a take-back program for smoke alarms and detectors. Check your product’s manual or the manufacturer’s website for details on how to return the detector for recycling.

Solvents are chemicals that dissolve other substances. They include paint thinner, nail polish remover, paint remover, grease remover, etc. 

Proper Disposal
•  Bring to the WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
•  Businesses contact Clean Shop at (218) 726-1602

CAUTION
Solvents can be toxic or flammable.

Disposal Instructions:

Bring all containers (empty or with product) to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for disposal.

Proper Disposal
•  Check the label for disposal instructions
•  Do not puncture or incinerate spray paint cans
•  If there is still paint remaining in the can, bring it the the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
•   Empty, depressurized containers can be recycled at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Proper Disposal
•   Steel food and beverage cans must be recycled. Place in your curbside recycling bin or bring to a recycling center or shed.
•  Rinse all food containers. Labels do not need to be removed. Cans do not need to be flattened. Do not include any scrap metal or non-food cans like paint or solvent containers.
•   Call your hauler for sorting instructions.

Proper Disposal
•   Place in the trash; you may also inquire at local packing/shipping businesses as some may accept peanuts for reuse.
•   Styrofoam (molded forms, not peanuts) – place in the trash.  Foam cannot be recycled with other plastics.

Proper Disposal
•   Households – bring to the WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
•   Businesses – contact the Clean Shop – (218) 726-1602