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 3, 2025 & September 6, 2025.
Spring & Fall Recycling Pricing 2025
No garbage or hazardous waste is accepted.
FREE Reuse Event at City Hall
A Reuse Event will be held on May 4, 2025. 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 3rd 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 4th. 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 2025 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 March 1, 2025 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.
2025 event dates:
- March 1
- July 26
- December 6
To improve traffic flow during the event, please use the entrance on 99th Lane NE. Click here to view the map.
2025 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 1 - Cedar United Methodist Church, 17541 Jefferson St NE, Ham Lake, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
April 5 - Rum River Library, 4201 6th Avenue, Anoka, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
May 3 - Senior Center at East Bethel City Hall, 2241 221st Avenue NE, East Bethel, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
June 7 - Rum River North County Park North Building, 23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
July - No Event
August 2 - Northtown Library - 711 County Road 10 NE, Blaine, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
September - No Event
October 4 - Anoka Ramsey Community College, SC 270-272 Legacy Room, 11200 Mississippi River Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
November 1 - Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
December - No Event