Recycling Events

Recycling Days at City Hall

The city offers several recycling events for residents each year. Some events are held at City Hall, and some are held at Recycle Technologies in Blaine. Watch for announcements in the city newsletter for dates, times, acceptable items, and related costs. Events at City Hall are scheduled for May 4, 2024 & September 7, 2024.

Spring & Fall Recycling Pricing 2024 

No garbage or hazardous waste is accepted.

Please call the Recycling Coordinator at 763-235-1663 if you have questions.

FREE Reuse Event at City Hall

A Reuse Event will be held on May 5, 2024. The City, along with Anoka County, will be accepting reusable household items in the Reuse Tent located in the Ham Lake City Hall parking lot, on Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 a.m. to noon and again from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Residents can drop off usable sporting goods, household goods, furniture and more! Items will be offered free for the taking on Sunday, May 5th. There is no requirement to bring items in order to take items.  More information about this event can be found at AnokaCountyMN.gov/Reuse.   Questions?  Reach out to Anoka County at  763-324-3400 or email recycle@anokacountymn.gov. The weight of items taken by "shoppers" will be applied toward the City's 2024 reuse/recycling tonnage goal.

Recycle Technologies Drop-off Events

Drop-off events are also held at Recycle Technologies several times a year.

The collection event runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to Ham Lake residents.  Items can be recycled for free by presenting your driver’s license and a coupon that can be found in the City’s newsletter.

The event on December 7, 2024 has a coupon to recycle 2 items for free (get coupon here)

For a list of accepted items go to Recycle Technologies.

Please note: no garbage or household hazardous waste will be accepted.

2024 event dates:

• March 2
• July 27
• December 7

To improve traffic flow during the event, please use the entrance on 99th Lane NE.  Click here to view the map.

2024 Fix-It Clinics

Want to get that much-loved item repaired free of charge? Join us at one of our local fix-it clinics. 

For details on what may be fixed, call 763-324-3400 or go to Fix-It-Clinics

Events:

January - No Event

February - No Event

March 2 - St. Patrick's Church, 19921 Nightingale St NW, Oak Grove, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

April 6 - Columbus City Hall, 16319 Kettle River Blvd NE, Columbus, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

May 4 - First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

June 1 - Linwood Community Center, 22817 Typo Creek Dr NE, Stacy, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

July - No Event

August 3 - Northtown Library - 711 County Road 10 NE, Blaine, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

September - No Event

October 5 - Ramsey Public Works Building, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

November 2 - Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave NE, Fridley, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

December - No Event